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Embracing the Silent Struggle: A Personal Reflection on Mother’s Day

Posted By PLICA Founder, SK Reid,
11/05/2024 23:00 PM
Mother's Day is a day that brings forth a multitude of emotions for each of us. For me, it has become a day of profound reflection, acknowledging the complexities of caregiving, the silent struggles...

Illuminating the Untold: Grief and Resilience on International Women's Day

Posted By PLICA and SK Reid,
08/03/2024 18:50 PM
The Untold Anguish In the tapestry of women's experiences, there exist threads of profound anguish that often go unnoticed – the silent struggle of involuntary childlessness and the heartbreaking...

Navigating the New Year with Compassion

Posted By PLICA Founder, SK Reid,
25/01/2024 21:00 PM
A Heartfelt Message for the PLICA Community Hello, and Happy New Year! As January gets well underway, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each of you. This isn't just the start of another year;...

Managing the Grief of Childlessness During Christmas

Posted By SK Reid,
23/12/2023 21:00 PM
At Christmas time, it's natural to feel a sense of joy and excitement as we connect with loved ones and create new memories. But for those experiencing childlessness grief, family-centric...

Navigating Childlessness at Christmas Time

Posted By SK Reid,
21/12/2023 17:00 PM
Family holiday gatherings can be emotionally difficult when you're coping with involuntary childlessness, perinatal loss and infertility. The holidays may remind us that our family building has not...

Finding Solace and Support: Commemorating Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

Posted By SK Reid,
19/10/2023 18:00 PM
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is a time for remembering, healing, and support for families navigating the heartbreak of loss and infertility. Discover resources, personal stories, and...

Honoring Bereaved Mothers: A Tribute to Unwavering Love and Enduring Strength

Posted By SK Reid,
07/05/2023 23:50 PM
Enduring Love: Honoring Bereaved Mothers and Navigating the Journey of Grief Coping with the Loss of a Child: Navigating the Journey of Grief with Courage and Resilience The heartbreak of losing a...

Awareness Ribbons for the Childless Community: Ovarian Cancer

Posted By Brandi Lytle of Not So Mommy..,
14/12/2021 23:00 PM
An Inconvenient Truth Those words, "You have cancer", are not words any of us want to hear. But too many of us do. I was one of those, and I was in absolute fear for the longest time. I remember one...

The October Series: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

Posted By SK Reid,
04/10/2021 22:00 PM
Trigger Warning Please be advised that this post contains triggers that some readers may find upsetting. Today, on our little man's birthday and in honor of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness...

PCOS: The Silent Stalker

Posted By Brandi Lytle & SK Reid,
28/09/2021 22:20 PM
Teal, aqua, and mint are my favorite colors! Did you know that the gorgeous color teal is used in the awareness ribbon for PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? This is a condition that affects the ferti...