Aloha, welcome to Lament2Love, an online sanctuary for stillbirth moms seeking solace and sisterhood. If you find yourself here, I extend my deepest condolences to your grieving heart. In this space, there are no magic words to mend the wound, but there are words to remind you that you are not alone in this pain. Lament2Love was born from the desire to share my story and connect amidst the depths of grief.
As a stillbirth mom, the journey can be achingly lonely. No one prepares you for this reality; perhaps, like me, you never considered it a possibility during pregnancy. The bustling preparations for a living baby often leave no room to contemplate the unimaginable; stillbirth. This was certainly true for me. At 36 weeks pregnant, I was blindsided by the devastating news that my daughter, Arabella, no longer had a heartbeat. It felt like a nightmare I desperately wished to wake up from. Two days later, I gave birth to my daughter, Arabella, who was born sleeping on 10.30.22.
Since losing my daughter, navigating the world has become an incredibly challenging feat, impacting every facet of my life, especially my relationships. Although well-intentioned, my friends don’t fully understand the depth of my grief, leaving me feeling disconnected from them. My yearning for connection and community led me on a journey to create what I couldn’t find, knowing that there are others who share this need in the collective.
I share in your sadness for the circumstances that brought us both here, yet, I am grateful you’ve found your way to this haven. May this online sanctuary be a space of reprieve, where you feel safe to express the full spectrum of your feelings — from the depths of grief to fleeting moments of joy. Here, may you honor your baby’s memory and spirit, for, to all of us stillbirth mothers, our babies remain vibrantly alive in our hearts.
My Vision for Lament2Love: In creating Lament2Love, my vision is to cultivate a nurturing community where stillbirth moms find comfort, connection and community. This space is not just about sharing stories; it’s about weaving a supportive tapestry where the intricacies of our grief can be understood and embraced collectively.
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Aloha, Mamaste (the mom in me honors the mom in you).