The myth of being “Strong” after Baby Loss

“You’re so strong.” “I don’t think I could do what you are doing. You’re incredible.” “You’re so smart, resilient and capable. You’re going to be fine.” Does it ever drive you a little crazy when people say these kind…

March 9, 2018

Dads of Steele: Coping with food, fitness & faith

I recently had the chance to talk to someone who might be one of the sweetest guys on the planet.  David Steele is the founder of Dad’s of Steele, a support & fitness resource he created for dads who…

February 28, 2018

The Wave of Love

I have a request for you. I need your help January 23. This day is the most precious and most difficult day of the year for me. So I would love it so much if you spent it with…

January 18, 2018

How to Survive the Holidays after Baby Loss

This time of year is full of cruel juxtapositions: we’re suppose to be enjoying time with family, but one of our family members is missing we’re witnessing tonnes of excitement over the other new babies in the family, while our baby seems to…

December 4, 2017

How to Cope with Friends who take their Kids For Granted

Do you ever feel frustrated, annoyed or resentful when you hear people complaining about their kids? …like when your friend vents about how her newborn keeps her awake at night? …or when your sister-in-law gripes about her pregnancy symptoms?…

November 27, 2017

Calming the Storm: A Retreat for Life after Baby Loss

Do you ever find that it takes everything you’ve got just to make it through the day? Like you are existing in cycling states of anxiety, anger and agony that you can’t really put into words? This is the…

August 30, 2017

7 Ways to Survive your Friend’s Baby Shower after Infant Loss

Q & A:  How do you attend your friend’s baby shower when you’re still grieving your little one? This is such a hard position for so many of us.  Of course, you’re happy for your friend and you want…

July 26, 2017

Healing Retreat July 14-16

The Life after Loss Healing Retreat is here for you. Sign up here now to join us.  This is a chance for you to just be. Be understood. Be Nourished.  Be cared for. Here’s what it looks like: You will…

June 29, 2017

Guys & Grief & Father’s Day after Baby Loss

I often talk about the invisibility surrounding women’s experience of  losing a baby.  However, I believe this invisibility is even more extreme for fathers.  Their experience of grief within their social circles is often reduced down to the role…

June 13, 2017

How to RSVP “No” to Baby Showers After Baby Loss

Has this every happened to you? For the first time in a long time, you’ve got a bit of energy and you can actually focus and get some work done.  You’re feeling a bit of relief from the usual…

May 25, 2017