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Child Loss: Supporting Individuals Before and After

August 2022 - August 2023

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”
—Winnie the Pooh

Molly Gleydura

Mar 151 min read

Ides of Watson 2024

Two years ago today I became a Watson Fellow! Oh my does time fly!

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Back In The USA and On To Another Adventure

Molly Gleydura

Sep 3, 20234 min read

Back In The USA and On To Another Adventure

I have been back in the USA for 5.5 weeks. I'm beginning a new adventure in CT now. Read about what I have been up to since being home.

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Ten Weeks of Putting My Learning Into Practice

Molly Gleydura

Jul 27, 20235 min read

Ten Weeks of Putting My Learning Into Practice

I leave Ireland in 2.5 days. In this post, I reflect on how all the plan changes allowed me to finish my project in exactly the right way.

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"This is how we grieve. This is how we parent."

Molly Gleydura

Jul 5, 20235 min read

"This is how we grieve. This is how we parent."

"What if parents don't want to talk to you?" I reflect on my conversations with families & why some worried I would find no one to talk to.

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"I just can't believe what is happening in the US right now..."

Molly Gleydura

Jun 24, 20238 min read

"I just can't believe what is happening in the US right now..."

In this post I share what I have learned about and my perspective on measures to deliberately end life.

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What Does Grieving Look Like Without A Religious Affiliation?

Molly Gleydura

May 13, 20236 min read

What Does Grieving Look Like Without A Religious Affiliation?

I discuss how families in Belgium search for and have created new practices around death and mourning as the country becomes more secular.

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Photographing A Sterrenkindje (Star Child)

Molly Gleydura

Apr 28, 20238 min read

Photographing A Sterrenkindje (Star Child)

While in Belgium, I'm a volunteer family photographer following the death of their baby. Read about my thoughts and experience on this work.

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An Impromptu Grief Support Group in the Metro

Molly Gleydura

Apr 8, 20233 min read

An Impromptu Grief Support Group in the Metro

I share a story of a moment that I, by chance, had the great pleasure of witnessing while on the metro in Brussels last weekend.

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Molly Gleydura

Apr 1, 202312 min read

Is It A Paradox or Just Nuanced?

I share a bit about my experience and observations from my time in Kuwait and how I view them in the context of my year so far.

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Molly Gleydura

Mar 4, 20236 min read

"In the end, it is in God's hands"

In my 3rd reflection post on Senegal, I write about my chance to volunteer on a medical campaign and my relationship with faith right now.

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Molly Gleydura

Feb 25, 20239 min read

Preparing a Place in Paradise

In part 2 of reflecting on my time in Senegal, I write about experiences with loss, providing grief support, and the role of faith.

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Molly Gleydura

Feb 19, 20238 min read

What is the Point of Souvenirs?

I've spent 2 months with the pediatric psycho-oncology team in Senegal. In part 1 reflecting on this, I write about souvenirs and support.

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Molly Gleydura

Jan 4, 202311 min read

Chilean Christmas

I celebrated Christmas in Chile. This post isn't about me. It is about the families with whom I celebrated and our shared sense of change.

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Perspectives and Experiences of the Family Room Assistants

Molly Gleydura

Dec 19, 202211 min read

Perspectives and Experiences of the Family Room Assistants

Pt2 of what I learned from conversations in the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in Chile. Read about the experiences of the room assistants!

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Working with La Fundación Para La Infancia Ronald McDonald in Chile

Molly Gleydura

Dec 16, 202213 min read

Working with La Fundación Para La Infancia Ronald McDonald in Chile

I've spent five weeks with Fundación Para La Infancia Ronald McDonald! See about what I've done and what I've learned from families. (Pt1)

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Molly Gleydura

Nov 28, 202213 min read

Dios, Fe, Acompañamiento, y Remembranza

Through conversations, exploration, and observation I've discovered a handful of important themes for families dealing with illness and loss

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Molly Gleydura

Oct 21, 202212 min read

See Ya Later New Zealand!

I'm already 25% done with my Watson year and wrapping up my time in NZ. I reflect on what I've learned and what I'm taking with me.

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What I’ve Learned About Baby Loss in New Zealand

Molly Gleydura

Oct 14, 202212 min read

What I’ve Learned About Baby Loss in New Zealand

To mark of the end of baby loss awareness week, learn about the necessary and amazing work being done to provide support in this area in NZ.

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Molly Gleydura

Sep 18, 20228 min read

Hearing in Hamilton

Themes of conversations in Hamilton, NZ - burdens of caregiving, useful supports, needed shared connections, listening to the child's voice

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Meetings with Charities and Organizations in Auckland, NZ

Molly Gleydura

Sep 4, 202212 min read

Meetings with Charities and Organizations in Auckland, NZ

I discuss my experiences working and meeting with various charities in NZ, what I have learned, and the questions I still have.

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Molly Gleydura

Mar 151 min read

Ides of Watson 2024

Two years ago today I became a Watson Fellow! Oh my does time fly!

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Molly Gleydura

Sep 3, 20234 min read

Back In The USA and On To Another Adventure

I have been back in the USA for 5.5 weeks. I'm beginning a new adventure in CT now. Read about what I have been up to since being home.

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Molly Gleydura

Jul 27, 20235 min read

Ten Weeks of Putting My Learning Into Practice

I leave Ireland in 2.5 days. In this post, I reflect on how all the plan changes allowed me to finish my project in exactly the right way.

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