31st Anniversary

That's right. Today is my anniversary. 31 years ago today my parents' lives were thrown for a loop. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Capture Your Grief Day 28: Special Place

This post is part of Carly Marie's Capture Your Grief.

This could be your baby’s place of rest. If they do not have a grave, maybe you have a special place that you associate with your baby. A place you go to, to remember them. Where is it? Why did you choose that particular place?

Capture Your Grief Day 27: Signs

This post is part of Carly Marie's Capture Your Grief.

If you believe in life after death do you believe your child has ways of contacting you? Have you had any signs?

Capture Your Grief Day 25: #SayItOutLoud

This post is part of Carly Marie's Capture Your Grief. 

Say It Out Loud is The STILL Project’s famous hashtag. STILL is a feature-length documentary film project aimed at breaking the cycle of silence surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. If you could say anything out loud about your journey with grief with the death or your baby, what would it be? What do you want the world to know? Is there a cause that touches your heart that you want to raise awareness for?

Capture Your Grief Day 23: Tattoos/Jewellery

This post is part of Carly Marie's Capture Your Grief.

Do you have a piece of jewellery in memory of your baby? Or maybe a tattoo.

Capture Your Grief Day 21: Honour

This post is part of Carly Marie's Capture Your Grief.

Is there anything that you have done to honour your baby since they died? Did you give back to the community? Make a conscious decision to live as beautifully as possible? Take on the role of helping others in your situation? Maybe you work as an advocate for breaking the silence for our community.

Capture Your Grief Day 20: Hope

This post is part of Carly Marie's Capture Your Grief.

Do you have hope for the future? What do you hope for those who will join this club in the future?

Post-Birthday Recap

Well, it's official; I'm another year older, plus a week.

Capture Your Grief Day 18: Release

This post is part of Carly Marie's Capture Your Grief.

What do you want to let go of on this jouney of grief? Is it fear? Guilt? Worry? Deep sadness? Regrets?

Capture Your Grief Day 17: Time

This post is part of Carly Marie's Capture Your Grief.

How long has it been since your baby died?