Sally – friends far away

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Sally – friends far away   When a dear friend lost her baby she was on one side of the world and I was on the other. When she let me know I was about 7 months pregnant. I remember wondering what I could possibly do being so far away and in my current state.   It was important to … Read More

Ned – a new Friend

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Ned – a new Friend   Being appropriately supportive to new friends who have lost a baby can be challenging. With long-time friends, you have an entire history of experiences to tap into, including previous traumatic life events. You have developed a sense of how best to support that particular friend through a difficult and trying time. Some friends want … Read More

Claire – friends far away

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Claire – friends far away   Hearing the news from a distance that my friend had lost her baby, my first thought was to get on a plane and be with my dear friends who had suffered this unimaginably sad loss.  I knew how loved their baby was and how excited they were to be becoming parents, and the fact … Read More