Bevely’s Story: Part Four
Many people who suffer unexpected tragedy turn to generosity and giving back as a way of making meaning in their experience. Though many years had passed, I was thrilled to […]
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Bevely’s Story: Part Three
Knowing Empty Arms is there is something that Western Massachusetts families can return to again and again. While there are many families who use Empty Arms daily or weekly in
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Bevely’s Story: Part Two
Coping with the early days and months can be the hardest part of loss. Often parents feel as if nobody understands, and that feeling of being misunderstood can prevent them
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Bevely’s Story: Part One
This is the first in a series of four pieces about Bevely Gonzalez. I met Bevely for the first time several years after the loss of her second daughter, Jelyna,
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February and March Newsletter
Support Group Meetings for End of February and MarchAll meetings are at our office in the Florence Arts and Business Building, 140 Pine Street, Room 2B, Florence, MA. Wednesday, February
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Writing Prompts from the Retreat
By Sarah Nichols We recently held Empty Arms’ first day-long retreat with ten parents gathering at our offices in Florence for a day of writing, community, and crafting. Jess also
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Finding Support When You Need It
By Lindsey Rothschild, Reposted from her blog Lindsey’s Guide Living in a community is not only about the good times. What can be the most telling is the support your
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The Location of Loss
By Ryan O’Neil My name is Ryan, and my wife had a miscarriage in December 2014. Since that time, one of the many things we’ve struggled with is recognition of
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Meet Our Miscarriage Support Group Facilitator: Brandi Gillen-Hing!
After I suffered 2 second trimester miscarriages, one in 2009 and one in 2010, I felt very lost and alone. I started finding myself gravitating to people who have had
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Meet Our TFMR Support Group Facilitator & Board of Directors: Lindsey Rothschild!
I chose this picture for my bio because it was a very happy day. It was my birthday in 2010; I had hiked up Mt. Tom; I was pregnant with
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