On the day I heard the most dreadful words, “There is no heartbeat,” my own heart broke into a million tiny pieces. I struggled to know if I was a parent. I worried you would be forgotten. And, even though time has passed, as we head into Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month, I want people to know that because of you, my child, my life forever changed. You existed. You mattered. You will not be forgotten.
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Because of you, my child, I became a parent.
Because of you, my child, there is a hole in my heart that can never be repaired.
Because of you, my child, I became a member of the club no one wants to join, and yet found the most incredible community.
Because of you, my child, I know great love.
Because of you, my child, I found the strength to tell our story, to speak your name, to honor your life.
Because of you, my child, I am forever changed.
Because of you, my child, I will forever have footprints on my heart.
All because of you, my child.
*Please join PALS in spreading awareness during October’s Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month, and share your child’s story with the hashtag #BecauseOfYouMyChild. See other ways to participate and download our graphics to help you spread awareness.
- Learn more about PALS’ campaign for October’s Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month
- 10 Ways to Support a Bereaved Parent during Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month
- 9 Ways to Honor Pregnancy, Infant, & Child Loss Awareness Month while Pregnant or Parenting After Loss
- For Loss Parents, Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness doesn’t end on November 1st
- What You Should Know About Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss: A Grief That Changes You Forever
- Parenting After Loss: Grief Lasts Longer than a Month
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