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Grief Resources Specifically for Parents
Losing a child is a pain unlike any other. It shakes the very foundation of who you are and what you believed life would be. When the world feels unbearably heavy, where do you turn? How do you navigate the endless waves of sorrow, confusion, and loneliness? I want to share with you some of the most meaningful grief support for parents that I have found—resources that offer not just comfort but a path forward. Because even in the darkest moments, you are not alone. Understand

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Nov 74 min read


Top Resources for Bereaved Parents
During Baby Loss Awareness Week, we shine a light on the darkness of grief that grips us all year long. As you know, losing a child is a pain that reshapes your world in ways words often fail to capture. When the silence settles and the days stretch endlessly, finding support can feel overwhelming. I know this journey well - the rawness, the confusion, the desperate need to connect with others who understand. That’s why I want to share some of the most valuable resources that

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Oct 134 min read


20 Years...how can it be?
August 5th, 2005 - the line in the sand that divided our lives forever. Is there a specific time in your life where everything changed?...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Aug 45 min read


The Holiday No One Wants But is Necessary
National Bereaved Parents Day on July 3rd each year is a time to acknowledge the unique grief of parents who have lost a child. It's a...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Jul 2, 20241 min read


Goals That Help When You’re Grieving
Grief is a difficult emotion to feel and a difficult experience to go through. It feels like there's not much you can do about it. But...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
May 21, 20233 min read


Ways to Remember Your Loved One
On August 5, 2005, our sweet Macie earned her angel wings. Over the years, we've done many things to remember her. One of the first was...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Ways to Improve Your Sleep During Times of Grief
“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” — E.A. Bucchianeri Guest post by Lucille Rosetti, The...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Jun 14, 20223 min read


Goals To Consider When You’re Grieving
As you know, grief is a difficult emotion to feel and a difficult experience to go through. It feels like there isn't much you can do...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Apr 18, 20223 min read


How to Help a Bereaved Mom on Mother's Day
Without a doubt, becoming a mother is the single, most cherished accomplishment of my life. I believe many women who've had children...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
May 9, 20202 min read


Turning the Tables to Launch a Big Idea: The Journey of My TEDx Talk
How a TEDx talk can change the world by giving us language to talk about a devastating topic.

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Jan 28, 20206 min read


Greater > Than Podcast, Making Your Idea Real
How the idea for Vilomah Voice was born. Being a guest on Jen Hoverstad's podcast in summer of 2019 propelled me to make this platform real.

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Dec 22, 20192 min read


A NAME FOR A PARENT WHOSE CHILD HAS DIED
Reposted from Duke Today By KARLA FC HOLLOWAY In an NPR essay nearly three years ago, I pondered over the lack of a word for parents...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Nov 24, 20193 min read


A Vilomah: Life After Emmett...
Reposted from the Kim Family's Blog Vilomah is a word for a parent whose child has died. I will attempt to explain why this word has...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Nov 24, 20192 min read


Turn Your Battle Scars into Badges of Honor
Reposted from Option B By Sharon Delaney McCloud Everyone has stuff, problems, challenges, tragedies. No one is immune. What I have...

Sharon Delaney McCloud
Nov 24, 20197 min read
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