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13 months postpartum and I have come to the conclusion that the system is entirely rigged against women. Can t breastfeed? Oh you formula-feed? Still breastfeeding?! Get your kid on a daycare-waitlist as soon as you can! You fight hard to build your milk supply, dodge unwelcome opinions, and suddenly one day you have to give [ ]
Listening to 90s- early 2000s songs probably because they reminded me of my childhood and teenage years when i was primarily in my mom’s care and maybe these songs evoke happy, safe, feelings Reddit’s r/griefsupport thread to share and vent and validate and confirm and lay bare our very many intense emotions and experiences and sadness and anger at unmet expectations- and our evolving state of…
February 21, 2024 — Wednesday Mumma passed away at 10:55 pm from a heart attack.11:43 pm — the call from my sister. Sometimes I have no capacity to continue. I feel a deep sadness—a gaping hole inside my chest, inside my life—a sadness I will carry until the light leaves my eyes. The love of [ ]
Is there a loss greater than losing your mother.. not having her during your life s most important and challenging moments, softly reassuring that everything will be all right or dropping everything to come help you. It s a searing pain that chokes up your throat and wells up your eyes every time you stumble upon a [ ]
Misery Bay Provincial Park on Manitoulin Island offers a toddler-friendly hike leading to a relaxing beach and showcasing the globally rare Alvar habitat with unique geological features. It's a day-use park with 15 km of hiking trails, rare plants, and an eco-friendly Visitor Centre, making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts and families.
Summer of 2024 is my vengeance against grief. It s obviously a lost cause because no amount of experiences can fill your cup enough to stop the real, raw, bodily, visceral, rollercoaster of grieving. But even so, knowing the fragility of life and the beauty of this moment this fast fleeting moment, I was determined to [ ]
Despite eagerly awaiting the cherry blossoms each spring, I arrived at the park too early this year. While the weeping cherry trees were still in bud stage, the classic white cherry trees were already in full bloom, offering a delightful sight. It was a joyous evening with families enjoying picnics and taking photographs. See some snapshots from that evening and previous years! 🌸
Sometimes the sadness feels paralyzing. My body aches to lay my head against the softness of my mom s neck and to drape my hands around her belly the same place that housed and birthed me. I can never forget the feel of her skin, how delicate her hands felt at the end, and yet every cell [ ]
A heart heavy with grief and a head dizzy with disillusionment, I seek comfort in words. Discovering 'For Grief', a poem by John O'Donohue felt like an Aha moment.
With a teething infant refusing to nap, long drives and wide expanses of nature have been my refuge to get both of us in a good mood. In Burlington, the Royal Botanical Garden (RBG) is my favourite oasis, away from the drudgery of suburban routine. May is peak season for Lilacs to bloom and RBG [ ]