Six years ago today, my first son was stillborn. We named him Calvin Phoenix. I held his tiny body in my arms. And in those too brief moments, I was filled with such a tremendous amount of love and Continue Reading »
I breastfeed my toddler because I want to
Charlie wanted to nurse while we were waiting for our food at Beach Chalet with my in-laws today. He was tired and hungry. I told him that the food was coming soon, but he insisted, I want to nurse, Continue Reading »
Capture Your Grief – Day 28: Wisdom
Two months after Calvin died, we joined the UCSF Compass Care support group for bereaved parents. Our facilitators were Helge Osterholde and Melissa Whippo. They one of the first and few to tell us to Continue Reading »
Capture Your Grief – Day 24: Forgiveness
"Forgiveness doesn't excuse their actions. Forgiveness stops their actions from destroying your heart" (Karen Salmansohn). Capture Your Grief is an annual, 31-day mindful healing project that Continue Reading »
Capture Your Grief – Day 19: Give
"Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God." (Leo Buscaglia) Capture Your Grief is an annual, 31-day mindful healing project that consists of photography Continue Reading »
Capture Your Grief – Day 23: Inspiration
My babies inspire me to create. Capture Your Grief is an annual, 31-day mindful healing project that consists of photography and reflection. It is for “anyone who is grieving the death of a Continue Reading »
Capture Your Grief – Day 22: Self-Care
Because sometimes makeup makes me feel better. Capture Your Grief is an annual, 31-day mindful healing project that consists of photography and reflection. It is for “anyone who is grieving the Continue Reading »
Capture Your Grief – Day 20: Breathe
Capture Your Grief is an annual, 31-day mindful healing project that consists of photography and reflection. It is for “anyone who is grieving the death of a baby or child at any age or gestation.” Continue Reading »
