A story of unending love, navigating grief, and finding a peace that passes all understanding. We thank Susan, Ben, and Charlie for sharing their story with us.

Trigger warning: infant death, infant loss, maternal/parental grief

Resources:

• Share Upstate – Monthly support group in the Upstate that provides support for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
• Bridget’s Cradles – Amazing support and awareness organization that provides hand-made knit and crotched cradles to hospitals around the country for families of babies who were born in the second trimester.
• Books:
  • Loved Baby by Sarah Philpott, PhD – Devotional book on how to cope, mourn and heal after pregnancy loss.
  • Empty Arms by Pam Vredevelt – Book on hope and support for those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or ectopic pregnancy.
  • Courageously Expecting by Jenny Albers – Devotional book for those experiencing pregnancy again after loss.
  • The Moon is Always Round by Jonathon Gibson – A children’s book about God’s goodness and presence.
  • Psalm 23 by Danielle Hitchen – An illustrated children’s book of Psalm 23.
  • The Invisible String by Patrice Karst – A children’s book for coping with separation anxiety, loss, and grief.

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