Too many mothers are expected to let go and move on before they are ready.

We have spent the month sharing about pregnancy loss and the emotional rollercoaster that mothers experience. It is finally becoming a topic of discussion, thanks to social media. Mothers can reach out and share their stories. But what about dads? What about partners?

The process of grieving is real. If your friend or family member is experiencing a miscarriage, it is important to be there for them.  Yes, the words are hard to find. Yes, there will be tears and emotions.  Yes, you may feel awkward.  But you are needed. Going through a miscarriage is hard; there is no other way of saying it. 

It's not easy to move on after losing a baby. It's not easy to watch as the rest of the world continues spinning like normal while you find it hard to put one foot in front of the other. Somehow, though, we do it, but we don't have to do it alone.

Jizo statues can be found primarily throughout Japan, although many other cultures seem to be accepting them into their own traditions. A Buddhist tradition, Jizo is the protector of children.  More specifically, Jizo takes care of the souls of unborn children and those who die at a young age.