Today is October 15th, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. I’ll be lighting candles for my son Declan and the 3 babies I lost in miscarriage before him. For all participating in this meaningful global event at 7pm, I take comfort in knowing that my light will glow amidst yours around the world.

You’re doing wonderful work Sue Steen and @isastillbirth.bsky.social 💜

Every year on October 15th at 7pm local time, families around the world light candles to honour babies we have lost. Together, these flames create a continuous wave of light that travels across the globe and is a powerful reminder that the memory of our baby shines on. There is no cost to join us 💜

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Grief is never easy, especially for children. This touching story follows a boy who finds comfort in robins after his dad passes away.A gentle book offering a reminder that love never fades. #ARobinsLove #ChildGriefSupport #GriefHealing #GriefJourney #ParentingThroughGrief #TherapistsTools

Oh Jane - thanks for your wisdom and compassion towards sentient beings. The animal advocacy world is forever changed because of you. 💛 #JaneGoodall

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. This month holds space for the grief so many of us carry. Whether your loss was recent or long ago, visible or invisible, you are not alone. There is room here for your story, your sorrow and your resilience.

“My twins died before they could take their first breath. My babies mattered and I’ll never stop saying their names.” Stillbirth isn’t rare. It happens every day, quietly & invisibly. Michelle La Fontaine, bereaved parent from Canada #EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA

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Pleased to announce the Wave Of Light for Hamilton this year is happening at the Stadium in the City Lounge. #HamOnt #October15 #WaveOfLight #PregnancyAndInfantLoss www.facebook.com/share/p/1CpR...

Warms my heart each time I see Declan’s name on this beautiful picture amidst the names of other precious babies, displayed this time at the Connected In Care Conference in Toronto. 💜

Being at the Connected In Care Conference with Pregnancy And Infant Loss Network is good for my soul. 💜

I’ve learned that we don’t need to wait until we’re through the messy middle of our grief journey to feel joy. Joy and grief can co-exist.

Please save the date & join me in Hamilton. Location to be announced soon! Globally at 7 PM local time, bereaved parents, their families & friends, will light candles in honour of our babies. We’ll keep them lit for one hour and together, we will create a beautiful wave of light across the world.

Sending love out to all of the bereaved dads out there on Bereaved Father’s Day today. You are seen. 💛

Join us for Living With Your Loss. Dates: Saturday, Sept 13 & Sept 20 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 💬 Connect, reflect, and find support with facilitators who have lived experience of loss.

Join us! 🗓️ Dates: Saturday, Sept 13 & Sept 20 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 💬 Connect, reflect, and find support with others Recommended to those at least 6 months post-loss. Commitment of two half days + registration is required. 📧 Register: [email protected]

I’m honoured to be speaking again at PAIL Network’s Connected In Care Conference again this year! Register at PAILNetwork.ca/conference to join us. 💜 #PregnancyAndInfantLoss

Please join our Walk To Remember Sunday June 1st for bereaved families and friends in #Hamilton at Confederation Park. We’ll meet at 10am on the path behind the Beach sign on Van Wagners between Adventure Village & Barangas. Rain or Shine! #pregnancyandinfantloss #HamOnt #PAIL #event

Sending love, mamas. 🌼🪻🌸🌻💛 #MothersDay

Please join our Walk To Remember Sunday June 1st for bereaved families and friends in #Hamilton at Confederation Park. We’ll meet at 10am on the path behind the Beach sign on Van Wagners between Adventure Village & Barangas. Rain or Shine! #pregnancyandinfantloss #HamOnt #PAIL #event

Hoping this Bereaved Mother’s Day is being gentle on all. 💜 #pregnancyandinfantloss #PAIL #BereavedMothersDay #May4th

This Sunday 💜

Join me on May 4th - Bereaved Mother’s Day. No registration required. #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #BereavedMothersDay #Grief

Happening tonight. #NationalSiblingDay

Pregnancy And Infant Loss (PAIL) Network is offering an event on April 10th for National Siblings Day. No registration required. Join via Zoom. 💜 #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #NationalSiblingsDay

Was a privilege to be invited onto the Resilient Birth Podcast recently to talk about grief and connection. #Miscarriage #Stillbirth #Grief #Support #Ontario open.spotify.com/episode/6gYy...

Please consider skipping the fake pregnancy pranks tomorrow my friends. Infertility and baby loss are no joke to those who suffer. 💜 #AprilFools #PregancyAndInfantLossAwareness

PAIL Network presents this 6 session curriculum offered as a way for families to network together and share tools to support living a meaningful life after loss. No cost for bereaved families. Register at [email protected] 💜 #pregnancyandinfantloss #grief #support #PAILNetwork #babyloss

We’re meeting this evening and there’s still time to register. 💜 (no cost, but registration required to obtain group location) #HamOnt #BabyLoss #Stillbirth #Miscarriage #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #Grief #Support

ICYMI 💜 Another 6 part workshop is being offered starting on March 31st. Join us to discuss ways we can learn to live a meaningful life after loss. Registration is required but there is no cost for bereaved families. I’ll be facilitating! 💜 #Grief #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #babyloss #PAILNetwork

Another 6 part workshop is being offered starting on March 31st. Join us to discuss ways we can learn to live a meaningful life after loss. Registration is required but there is no cost for bereaved families. 💜 #Grief #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #babyloss #PAILNetwork

If you have experienced pregnancy or infant loss please join us Sunday morning for a 30 minute online gathering to learn more about navigating grief during meaningful times of the year. 💜 No cost and no registration required.

Our next Pregnancy And Infant Loss (PAIL) Network support group will be meeting on Monday February 10th in #HamOnt No cost to bereaved families for any of our services. Peer led by facilitators who have lived experience of loss. Registration required. 💜 #babyloss #grief #support

Pregnancy And Infant Loss (PAIL) Network Regional Rep Learning Retreat in Toronto. So grateful to work alongside these humans. 💜

#PregnancyAndInfantLoss 💜

Join me 💜 #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #Grief

Hello London! Representing Pregnancy And Infant Loss (PAIL) Network at the @londonlibrary today for the Volunteer Fair! Please drop by and say hi! 💜

Our next in person Circle of Support group will be held tomorrow evening, Monday January 13th, 2025. Please register at pailnetwork.ca for the location details and join us. 💜 #HamOnt #Babyloss #PAIL

Our next in person Circle of Support group will be held on Monday January 13th, 2025. Please register for the location details and join us. 💜 #HamOnt #Babyloss #PAIL

If you’re in the London area, please stop by the table representing PAIL Network on January 18th at the London Public Library in #Ontario to learn more about volunteer opportunities for providing in person, phone and online support as well as community outreach. Hope to see you there! 💜 #PAILNetwork

A new in person Circle of Support group is beginning in January for the Niagara area! Please register to join us. You are not alone. 💜 #Niagara #Ontario #BabyLoss #Grief #Support #PAILNetwork

When I buried my baby boy on the darkest day of 2012 little did I know then what I know now. There are brighter days ahead, just like Winter Solstice itself. They don’t happen right away and sometimes don’t last long, but they happen. There can be joy amidst grief if we do our healing work. #Grief

December 21, 2012 was supposed to be the day the world ended according to the Mayan Calendar and in many ways mine did. It was the date of my stillborn son’s funeral. I had to bury my baby boy on the darkest day of year.

I’ll be amending my son’s Stillbirth Certificate. A medical professional listed his name as “Baby Boy Declan” instead of just “Declan” so I’m having it re-done. It wouldn’t be okay with me for my living son’s Birth Certificate to be inaccurate so I won’t allow for my dead son’s to be wrong either.

Did a little decorating for Declan at his grave stone. 💛 #babygrave #babyloss #stillbirth

Beginning January 20, 2025, PAIL Network will be hosting another series of Living With Your Loss. Registration is required but there is no charge for bereaved families in Ontario. #PAILNetwork #BabyLoss #Grief #Support

Grateful that my son is remembered by PAIL Network by doing things such as including his name in their meaningful presentation for International Day of the Volunteer. 💜 #Declan #Stillbirth

Volunteering for PAIL Network allows me to give back to the community that supported me when I needed it most. I feel appreciated by the many ways we are recognized and the ways our babies are honoured. If you’re a PAIL Network volunteer, please join us. #Ontario #Bereavement #babyloss