Posts: Grief & Bereavement

How to Support a Bereaved Parent

by Guest Blogger | Jul 30, 2018 | Grief & Bereavement

by Christine Tester I have always loved summertime, and still do. But the early summer months are bittersweet, as they are now forever a reminder of the short time we had with my daughter. A reminder of waking up early before the mugginess of the day was in full...

Christine’s Story of Loss, Healing and Giving Back

by Guest Blogger | Jul 26, 2018 | Grief & Bereavement

by Christine Tester, Hand to Hold Ambassador My daughter, Isabelle Dolores Anne, was born at 28 weeks on June 8th, 2004. I had picked an early morning midwife appointment so I could dash to the office immediately afterwards. With my mind very much on work, I casually...

Bereaved Parents Awareness Month

by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 9, 2018 | Grief & Bereavement

July is annually recognized as Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of the support necessary when one endures the loss of a child. Over the years we have had the bittersweet pleasure to feature the heartfelt words of parents who...

Life After Loss: How to Start Your Grief Journey

by Guest Blogger | Jul 5, 2018 | Grief & Bereavement

By Brittany Clay On April 4, 2016, I had an experience that I didn’t even realize happened to people. After days of being in pain, I went to the hospital, only to have my water break. The nurse told me I was in labor. “But ma’am, you must be mistaken. I’m only halfway...

How A Random Act Of Kindness Helped Us Through Our NICU Journey

by Stacey Skrysak | Feb 15, 2018 | Family Stories, Grief & Bereavement

It was a typical morning in the NICU, a place that felt like home after months of daily visits. As I sat watching my daughter sleep, a nurse walked up to me with a package in hand. It was addressed to Peyton, my lone surviving triplet. I quickly opened the box,...

6 Tips for Coping with Grief During the Holidays

by Hand to Hold Staff | Dec 4, 2017 | Grief & Bereavement

The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those experiencing grief. So many holiday routines and activities revolve around the gathering of family and friends. Yet, bereaved parents may not feel up for celebrating as usual or embracing holiday traditions...

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