Mother's Day can be a painful holiday for those who are experiencing grief—from being estranged from a maternal figure to losing a child—there are countless forms of tragedy that may rob this ...

Mother’s Day is a pretty straightforward holiday in many homes. Mom sleeps in, the kids bring her breakfast in bed, and she receives some handmade cards, small gifts, or flowers. But in many ...

Mother’s Day is a celebration for most — but for those who have lost their moms, it can be a difficult day marked by grief and isolation. A mental health professional offers guidance.

In fact, the Blessed Mother had appeared to a handful of mothers, sometimes even holding their children. One of the grieving mothers’ encounters with Mary was so profound that Father Victor ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For many, Mother’s Day can be a bittersweet reminder for mothers who have lost a child. Rosy Bucio knows all too well what grieving on Mother’s Day feels like.

I often contemplate death. I think about the one-way threshold, and how no one wants to talk about it. An even more avoided conversation is the grief following losing a loved one. Before you ...

I am also a mother to my son, Zachariah, who was stillborn 11 years ago. I share this post in hope that mothers who are grieving the loss of a child will find solace in knowing they are not alone.

I am a ghost mother. My only child, Christopher, died unexpectedly when he was 7. Though it has been many years, I still carry my grief with me the way Tahlequah carried her baby.

For as long as I can remember I would plant flowers for my mom on Mother’s Day. When I was younger, it was usually a potted plant. As I became an adult, I would venture to her house on the ...