Social isolation is hard enough, but in times of bereavement, practicing appropriate distancing can serve to compound and make these feelings of grief worse.
Tag: infant loss
Choose to Feel
I sat down ready to write about grief. When I write I often pull myself back into the place of … More
Inside Stillbirth: Waiting in no-man’s-land
One space of time that, in the vast violent thunderstorm that is experiencing stillbirth, to me is the literal eye of the storm. The stillness that comes after the shock, but the waiting that proceeds trauma.
Before the Storm: A story about us, just days before our Stillbirth
I was feeling all of my 31 and a half weeks of pregnancy with Claudia that morning as I, the … More
‘Let me See my Baby’ Discussion Panel
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Little Silk Wings event here in Perth, Western Australia. Amy … More
From Mother to Mother Book, Letter Excerpt
I was very pleased to be able to contribute to Emily Long’s new Book, “From Mother to Mother: on … More
How do I face Mother’s Day without my baby?
How do I face Mother’s Day without my baby? This time of year can seem heavy and confusing for … More
Everyday Bereavement – ‘Why I keep my Broken Heart’
I would like to share with you a story, I promise its short, but I think it illustrates something that, … More
Developing Peace of Mind for Stillbirth Prevention?
A look at the developing technology of wearable foetal monitoring
How you can help support bereaved parents: a short video for family and friends
When Stillbirth occurs to a friend or family member it can be difficult to know how to react, here is … More