Your friend needs you more than you know.
Here's some things you can do for them.
When there are no words, create a space that lets love speak for itself. Think of it like a paint & sip- with purpose, connection & support.
Offer comfort, remembrance, and the quiet message:
“I see you. I’m with you.
This loss matters."
Check out my short & sweet little guide of dos and don'ts, and learn to make practical offers of care that people actually want to say yes to.
"A person is a person no matter how small."
dr. seuss
" There is no foot too small that it cannot
leave an imprint on this world. "
unknown
When a child is born, it is the mother's instinct
to protect the baby.
When a child dies, it is the mother's instinct
to protect the memory.
unknown.
"The loss of a baby changes who we are,
but we can choose who we become."
april boyd
One of the hardest parts of losing a baby is the stark absence of any ritual or protocol in our culture. Our losses our often left unacknowledged and our experiences of parenthood are made to feel invisible.
That why I created the Butterfly Garden Gathering Kit. It contains everything you need- from thoughtfully worded invitations, sweet decor and a gentle art activity to create an experience of acknowledgment and care to support your friend and honour a precious little life..
Think of it like a paint & sip with purpose.
Send your friend a link to this website. Here they're find lots of support & resources they can access whenever they need a little extra comfort & understanding, including free virtual mini-retreats for grieving parents.
Introduce your loved one to the love & loss project and our circles of support.