210,195 US citizens have died due to COVID-19. That number is staggering. It is not a joke. It is not to be taken lightly. Those are 210,195 human beings. And countless mothers who now mourn. I’m mad as hell about that!

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When I lost my precious Daniel in 2002, I did not receive any bereavement counseling. Almost immediately after my still birth, I was asked to donate his body for research. My bereavement was not acknowledged. I was offered no counseling. No one cared about my mental health. I’m glad to say, that is changing today.

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We have a new member. I hate those words. I love our community which is not exclusive. We welcome celebrity and the not famous. We speak with our love. Today, our love is to Chrissy and her precious angel, Jack.

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I see everything twice. Thyroid eye disease has made it difficult to do normal things like see clearly. . Yet, it has helped me to realize that sometimes, I just can’t do what I thought I could. And that is freeing.

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Being thankful for what has failed me and given me much anxiety is becoming a part of my life journey. On this Thankful Thursday, I’m thanking this body I live in for showing up for me everyday.

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Peace is heavy. Peace is life. And with this peace that came over me through my brother, Bruce, I intend to enjoy every minute of it. Cause that’s living!

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We used to think about our child’s future. But what about your own? It awaits.

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Be true to you. Start a “me” campaign. A campaign focused on who you are, Mum. It’s time to not to love your child more than and better than yourself, but to love yourself better than anyone else, including the memory of your child. Uncomfortable. I know. But being true to you is. And it’s worth it.

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Let’s be honest. There are some things that have happened in your life because your child has passed on. Even positive things. For me, the most lasting and impactful positive I’ve experienced was the end of romantic relationships that were not good for me. On this Thankful Thursday, I am so grateful for that!

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Mothers don’t admit the relief that sometimes comes after her child has died. But her body feels it. Her mind knows it. Her chores are different. She has time for herself again. And she feels guilty. Mum, it’s okay to release relief.

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