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 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 | May 29, 2025 | Mary's Corner
May- to most people it means end of school year celebrations, Mother’s Day, kicking off summer, celebrations. To a mom who whose child has passed it also means reminders of loss, marking of time since you held your child and a reminder of what your child may never get...
