15/10/2021
today i honour all those with heavy hearts and empty arms. those who carry the pain of the biggest loss through every second of every day.
today is national pregnancy and infant loss awareness day. 1 in 4 women experience miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. chances are if you haven’t, someone close to you has.
while conversations around this topic are difficult, so too is bearing the weight of having lost your baby. acknowledgement means more than you know to those experiencing this insurmountable grief. whether they were in the first trimester or 40 weeks.
so even if it feels uncomfortable for you, reach out if you know someone is experiencing or has experienced loss. you cannot remove their pain, but you can provide support by acknowledging them and their baby.
i want to especially honour and acknowledge Odette. your presence is missed every single day by your mum and dad, and all those who love them. i’ll be lighting a candle for you, and all the other souls who left their bodies far too soon ❤️
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