Loss - xoJane

The Death Of My Boyfriend's Mother Gave Me Closure On The Death Of My Own Over A Decade Ago

Grace U — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

I was still recovering from the mixed emotions of seeing my boyfriend for the first time in months combined with reverse culture shock, but all of those distractions went out the window when I saw his mother lying comatose in the hospital bed.

It Happened to Me: I Had An Ectopic Pregnancy

Leigh Kolb — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400

After struggling to get pregnant, I had to have a misplaced pregnancy surgically removed. When looking for comfort, I found reasons to be angry, and reasons to be persistent.

My Laptop Went Into A Coma, Or How I Realized I Am Not My Work

Sarah Fazeli — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:30:00 -0500

Just like there is never a good time for your toilet to clog, or your electricity to go out, or to develop a bladder infection, there is never a good time for your computer to crash.

A 9/11 LOVE LETTER TO MY FAMILY

Alison Freer — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400

This is a simple story about a normal girl and her normal family on one of the worst days in history.

Of Grief, "The Gambler" and My Cat Rufus (2000-2012)

Lesley — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Friday morning I went to check on my cat Rufus, who had been fighting a serious illness for the past few months, but who we thought was getting better. He wasn't better.

I Need Something To Drink Besides Alcohol

Helena — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:00:25 -0400

I was planning to write a light post about what to drink besides water and wine, then something heavy happened and shit got real.

Fighting Ageism: Why I Adopt Senior Pets

Brittany — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:22 -0400

When it’s been emotionally or financially taxing, I’ve still felt nothing but extraordinarily fortunate to share my home with such wonderful friends.

Why I Read Obituaries

Brittany — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:00:32 -0400

Like so many other things that are quickly becoming outdated, obituaries are a useful form of communication that is lacking a user base.

Pregnancy Scares the #&*%@ Out of Me

Jenny — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:00:09 -0500

Mainly because I've been there and done that -- and it didn't end well.

Break Down and Let it All Out: On Crying in Public

Lesley — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:00:10 -0400

Like Nina Simone sang: holding back ain't gonna do no good.