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Sharing Your Truth
By: Amy Lied “When are you going to have kids?” “Do you have any other children?” “(Sees I have twin daughters) Going to try for a boy next?” These questions are extremely personal and, yet, asked on a regular basis, usually by complete strangers. I’ve heard them all and more throughout my journey to start a…
Read MoreTalking About Grief and Loss is Uncomfortable.
By: Robyn Busekrus Sometimes friends and family don’t have the words to bring comfort. When I think of grief, I think of sadness and pain. We all like to share the highlights in our lives. Social media shows the highlight reel of our experiences. Those experiences are important to share. However, life isn’t sunshine and…
Read MoreOctober 2019 Gifts: In Memory Of…
Each month, families and friends have the opportunity to donate to Share “In Memory Of” the baby or babies they have lost. This month we honor and remember the names listed below. In Memory Of: Raegan Olivia Azevedo We love you Raegan! Love, Uncle Nick & Tio Roger By: Nick Margarite Benjamin Bilpush By: William …
Read MoreTrusting Your Body After Miscarriage
By: Rebecca Stockwell Hello to all the bereaved parents out there and all the family members supporting them. You are true warriors. My name is Rebecca, I became a bereaved mom in 2010. I was having an uneventful pregnancy until we went for a routine 18 week ultrasound. I can vividly remember the ultrasound hurting…
Read MoreShare Walk: An Excerpt from Having Grace
By: Crissy Goodpaster “Another thing that really helps me and Chris is making sure to have Grace in our everyday life. We do this in many ways. One of the most important things we do is the Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope hosted by Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support. The October after we…
Read MoreBlessings, Little One
By: Sheri Little Evans Little One, I guess this is “goodbye.” You were more than a dream…more than a prayerful hope, you were reality for us. We had many dreams for you…for us as a family. I doubt we’ll even see you to really say “goodbye.” So, let this special poem go with you on…
Read MoreSeptember 2019 Gifts: In Memory Of…
Each month, families and friends have the opportunity to donate to Share “In Memory Of” the baby or babies they have lost. This month we honor and remember the names listed below. In Memory Of: Myka Barbee In special memory of Myka and we will see her again! By: Randy Starkey Owen Bell We are…
Read MoreSpeaking About Our Children
By: Codi N. October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day but unless you are a part of this community you may never know this day exists; I know I didn’t before I lost my son last year. We live in a world where pregnancy and infants are idolized but once the unthinkable happens…
Read MoreSpeak Your Truth
By: Justine Froelker I get one at least once a week. A message that reads something like: “I know I have a story that can help people, but… How did you do it? You’re so brave.” I am not braver than you. My story isn’t easier or harder than yours. I am not more talented…
Read MoreDare To Remember
By: Shannon Duke Why would you want to remember, Remember all the pain? Are you sure you want to remember the heartache That took your dreams away? Do you really want to relive such a difficult season in life? For in that moment, time surely stopped and the world wasn’t right. But, you know that…
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