Stories of children diagnosed with life-limiting conditions and stories of pregnancy and child loss.
Whether earth side or in the stars, these stories share a theme. Of a love beyond all other, of kindness and - despite it all - of hope. If you find yourself here because you too are experiencing a child’s life limiting diagnosis or a great loss, we hope these stories help you to feel less alone. This is a place to rest your weary heart, linger for a while - among those who know what it really feels like.
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Maeve’s Story
Maeve was Kirsten’s first born. On the day she was born her parents were told she had an incurable brain disease. Maeve was a bringer of light and love in her 444 days on earth.
Eva’s Story
Eva’s mother says ‘I never knew how dark the world could appear on a bright summer day until the moment we received Eva’s terminal diagnosis.’
Eva was born with Miller Dieker Syndrome and lived for 22 days.
Eve’s Story
Felicity is Eve’s mother, Eve was born without breath during the height of the COVID19 pandemic. Felicity shares her experience of losing a baby and the heart ache of grieving alone in global pandemic. She shares advice for pregnancy after loss and learning to hope again.