January 2011 - Jennifer Massoni PardiniJennifer Massoni Pardini

Leaving Home for Home

The Pacific, Zapallar, Chile When you’re in a long distance relationship, it becomes all about communication. You have to rely on words to share how your day went, your mood, and that funny thing that happened in line at the … Continue reading

Boogie-ing in Punta de Lobos

The Point at Punta de Lobos, Chile So, I may be a boogie boarder after all. Just as 2011 may be the year of taking on new adventures and new identities: I was fortunate enough to marry the most wonderful … Continue reading

I’m a writer, editor, mother, and heart collector.

In 2012, I joined the pregnancy and infant loss community when we lost our first child, Lorenzo, during my second trimester. I subsequently miscarried, as one in five pregnancies do. I am now parenting after loss and writing about our journey in the The New York Times, The Washington Post Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Literary Mama, and here. I’m also a longtime magazine contributor and editor who lived in Chile for a while.

Sharing our story has taught me that vulnerability summons strength and solidarity—no one should have to feel alone.

Please consider me a friend. I invite you to explore my site and the resources I’ve gathered for those coping with loss as well as those supporting grief and healing. You may also follow me on Twitter and help me collect hearts with the Chain-Link Heart Project.

Jennifer Massoni Pardini

Writer, Editor, Mother, Heart Collector

Month: January 2011

Leaving Home for Home

Boogie-ing in Punta de Lobos