What To Tell Kids
By Sara Barry Recently a friend asked if I had any advice about her son’s recent questions about his sister, the one who died before he was born. She worried …
From Our Family To Yours
Dear Families, I can remember leaving the hospital empty-handed, with nothing but a tan folder full of photocopied articles about grief and loss. The one thing that did mean something …
Happy Birthday, Johnny
by Ann Ward When I was five or six, I started writing letters to my brother Johnny, whose 34th birthday would be today. I wrote them in a scented purple …
How many kids do you have?
By Sara Barry by Sara Barry Lights flashed and the disco ball made shapes on the floor. Kids shrieked and balls and bins clattered. Typical bowling birthday party. “I don’t …
Why I Love the Gift of a Heart of Stone
by Sara Barry “Here,” my 11-year-old neighbor thrust a bag at me. I looked at the birthday cake on the side, confused. It was over a month since my birthday. …
Still not over it?
By Sara Barry In the lead up to Mother’s Day this year, I almost forgot it was coming. Almost. But my body knew what was coming even if I didn’t …
Mother’s Day
Beth made some small edits to this beautiful poem, “For Those Who Hurt On Mother’s Day,” to focus on baby and pregnancy loss. We hope it speaks to you. Thank …
A Pastor and the loss of his child.
The following sermon was given during Lent of 2016 by The Rev. Nathaniel S. Anderson – Pastor of Church of the Epiphany-Christ the King in Wilbraham. Pastor Nathaniel and his …
Our Stories: Our son, Cameron Brooks LaValley
Empty Arms is highlighting our beautiful community members and their babies. We’re so grateful that they’re sharing their stories with us! Tell us about you.I am a 46-year-old father of …
Our Stories: My sister, Emily Burke Nichols
Empty Arms is highlighting our beautiful community members and their siblings. We’re so grateful that they’re sharing their stories with us! Tell us about you.I’m Sarah, and I’ve had the …