by Kristin Stegmueller | Feb 27, 2026 | Mary's Corner
Spring is often described as a season of renewal; flowers bloom, trees bud, the days grow longer, and the world feels like it is waking up again. But for those carrying grief, spring can feel unexpectedly heavy. When everything around you is beginning again, the...
by Kristin Stegmueller | Feb 26, 2026 | Mary's Corner
When families hear the words DIPG or DMG, they are hearing the name of one of the most aggressive pediatric brain tumors. Here’s the simple difference: DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) is a tumor that grows in a very specific part of the brainstem called the...
by Kristin Stegmueller | Feb 18, 2026 | Mary's Corner
Grief doesn’t move in straight lines. It doesn’t follow a calendar. And it certainly doesn’t ask permission before it shows up. For families walking the road of DIPG/DMG, and especially for those of us living after loss, grief is not just something we carry. It is...
by Kristin Stegmueller | Feb 7, 2026 | Mary's Corner
Valentine’s Day can be especially tender after the loss of a child. While the holiday often centers on romance, it is also a day rooted in love—and love never ends. For families grieving a child to DIPG/DMG, this day can become a meaningful opportunity to remember,...
by Kristin Stegmueller | Jan 3, 2026 | Mary's Corner
The New Year can feel especially heavy when you’re grieving a child. While the world talks about fresh starts and new beginnings, you may be carrying the ache of another year without your child by your side. The turning of the calendar can quietly remind you that time...
by Kristin Stegmueller | Nov 26, 2025 | Mary's Corner, Uncategorized
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy, tradition, and togetherness—but for families who have lost a child to pediatric cancer, this time of year can feel impossibly heavy. Parents may find themselves torn between honoring traditions and navigating the...
