Death on the Daily Breaking the Silence: Baby Loss, Grief and the Power of Support
In honour of Baby Loss Awareness Week, which is 9-15 October. I share more of my own journey of grief after losing my daughter, Ngākau Raiona.
I speak to the importance of integrating joy and love alongside sorrow. Plus the need to break the silence surrounding baby loss, the power of community support, and the significance of allowing space for grief.
I also discuss the healing power of rituals and the importance of supporting one another through loss, concluding with a heartfelt note to self and an invitation to honour lost babies.
With 1 in 4 pregnancies ending in miscarriage, a figure which doesn't include other baby loss. This is an important area of loss that we should all be aware of.
Takeaways
- Grief and joy can coexist in our experiences.
- Community support is vital in navigating loss.
- Breaking the silence around baby loss is essential.
- There is no timeline for grief; it is a personal journey.
- Rituals can help in processing grief and honouring loss.
- Expressing grief is a form of honouring love.
- We must hold space for others' grief without trying to fix it.
- Sharing stories of loss can alleviate feelings of isolation.
- Acknowledging the existence of lost babies is important for healing.
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