::I SEE YOU:::
To the mother who was just asked, “how many kids do you have?”
I see you.
To the mother who was just told, “I’m sorry there is no heartbeat”
I see you.
To the mother who had to make the heartbreaking choice to say goodbye; before saying hello.
I see you.
To the mother who is expected to just “be happy you are pregnant again”
I see you.
To the mother who just got her period.
I see you.
To the mother who has decided to not try again.
I see you.
To the mother who has her baby’s name tattooed on her body to serve as a reminder to others that they were here; they existed.
I see you.
To the mother who held your child too briefly in your arms.
I see you.
To the mother who is smiling but behind the smile is intense sadness that keeps you up until 4am searching for…something.
I see you.
To the mother who has been forever changed.
I see you.
To all the mothers who have experienced the profound loss of a baby,
I see you.
Always. All ways.
October 15 is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day. Please join myself and others around the world as we light a candle at 7pm in each time zone, creating a wave of light as we remember each baby gone too soon.
Stories From Mothers: Part 6These are the words from a mother who has experienced the profound impact of infant loss. Lori’s story is the final story to be shared in honour of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. I want to thank each mother who boldly and courageously shared their stories. It is not easy…but we are NOT ALONE. […][read more]
- Stories From Mothers: Part 5
These are the words from a mother who has experienced the profound impact of pregnancy and infant loss. I will be sharing more stories in honour of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Jackie’s Story: My story begins in the early morning hours of November 27, 2015. I stumbled sleepily to the bathroom, full of […][read more]
- Stories From Mothers: Part 4
These are the words from a mother who has experienced the profound impact of pregnancy and infant loss. I will be continuing to share more stories throughout the month of October, in honour of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Elizabeth Schiavo’s Story: It was 5 a.m., my husband was getting ready to go to […][read more]
- Stories From Mothers: Part 3
These are the words from a mother who has experienced the profound impact of pregnancy and infant loss. I will be sharing more stories throughout the month of October, in honour of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Paige Miller’s Story: Our trying to convince journey started in December of 2015. On our first month […][read more]
