by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 16, 2026 | Grief & Bereavement
July is annually recognized as Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of the support necessary when one endures the loss of a child. At Hand to Hold, we know that the grief after the loss of a baby does not go away. It’s...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 25, 2023 | Grief & Bereavement
This page contains affiliate links, meaning Hand to Hold earns a small commission for qualifying items, at no additional cost to you. Often when we go through a difficult time, such as the loss of a child, we turn to books to help us navigate the journey and begin the...
by Christine Tester | Jul 10, 2023 | Grief & Bereavement
I have always loved summertime, and still do. But the early summer months are bittersweet, as they are now forever a reminder of the short time we had with my daughter. A reminder of waking up early before the mugginess of the day was in full swing, then entering the...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Dec 19, 2022 | Family Stories, Grief & Bereavement, Mental Health
Yes, the holidays are hard but even more so in the NICU, post NICU, or in bereavement. The holidays are hard. This used to be a blanket statement I subscribed to. Prior to being in the NICU with my wife and daughter, going home on hospice care, and becoming a bereaved...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Dec 13, 2021 | Grief & Bereavement
The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those experiencing grief. So many holiday routines and activities revolve around the gathering of family and friends. Yet, bereaved parents may not feel up for celebrating as usual or embracing holiday traditions...
