Here's a confession that you may or may not be surprised by: I've gone to therapy.
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Peaceful Days for a Mom
Dr. Bookworm talks about PEACEFUL mornings as a mother, and also about Special Delivery and the OC Walk to Remember.
Featured Fridays: The Ruthie Lou Foundation
"The Ruthie Lou Foundation was inspired by the love, care, and support that my daughter's team of health professionals showed my family. We were guided through our time with Ruthie Lou and it has made all the difference as we navigate our life without her. In creating this non-profit, I wanted to offer the same compassion to other families experiencing the loss of their beloved baby." ~Amie Lands
Icky January
January is when I start to feel icky. And by 'icky', I mean restless and crawling out of my skin. It has only hit me in small bursts this year, but in the early morning hours of this Saturday morning, I'm feeling it. My family is asleep. Usually Mr. Bookworm is up writing by now. I'm wide awake because I woke before my alarm.
Featured Fridays: Caring Bridge
I posted a letter to Macy on my Caring Bridge site on her one year birthday. At the time of my pregnancy with her, it was my lifeline to my supportive family and friends.
I wanted to share what was going on with us, but I did not want to have to say my story over and over again. So I did what I do best: I wrote about it. I wrote and wrote, and so many people sent me messages of support, either on Caring Bridge itself, or by email, or in person. Or even verbal messages through my sisters and parents.
Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True
I had NO idea that there was going to be a sequel to Uni the Unicorn, especially as Amy Krouse Rosenthal passed away last Spring. However, I do know that the picture book publishing process is a long one and she likely finished this book several years ago. Having said that, I can't help but think that this is Rosenthal's swan song, and what a beautiful one it is.
A Legacy
Dr. Bookworm discusses the legacy that a physician leaves behind in the wake of her unexpected death.
Cemetery Confessions
Dr. Bookworm talks about visiting her daughter at the cemetery and certain trends that she's noticed.
"My mommy guilt comes in the form of cemetery visits. "
Do writers live forever?
Dr. Bookworm discusses the death of children's book writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and also Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air.
Little Lion's Writers' Workshop Piece
Dr. Bookworm shares a Writers' Workshop piece written and illustrated by Little Lion that discusses her big (little) sister. Posted with her permission.
Project Macy, Part 2
Dr. Bookworm talks about Project Macy--a creative calendar countdown as way of getting through a difficult month.
Macy's Project
Dr. Bookworm talks about a family tradition in the Bookworm household and about making new traditions. They both involve celebrating Macy while acknowledging that grief is tough.