Today is worldwide pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day (miscarriages, stillbirths and SIDS). I never really knew that this would strike so close to my heart as it does now. I know of four women in real life that have suffered the loss of their babies. I'm sure there are many many more in my life who have suffered miscarriages without mention but feel the loss just as deeply. And of course endless numbers of women in the world who have. Many of these I've become familiar with through blogs and felt their grief through their words.
Three of the women I know actively participate in SHARE , a national program that helps remember these women and their children. There is a walk going on to commemorate and gather their family and friends together today. Such a wonderful program. Their website also gives advice on how to be supportive.
Somewhat like infertility I used to think that things like this would rarely if ever happen to those I love and care about. But like infertility this is a part of so many lives. Some people are vocal about it and some are more private. Either way we need to find ways to support them in a way that works for the person and family.
It isn't a crime to remember their children and talk about their children. They think about them all the time and (for the most part) I think it is comforting for them to know they aren't the only ones that do.
*In memory of Everhett, Emily, Preston and Armando and their beautiful strong mothers and families*
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