The Loss Mothers
It is with an open heart that we introduce The Loss Mothers to you.This project will unfold over the coming months to encompass a series of podcasts and a photographic essay that bring together the stories and experiences of mothers who have loved, lost and grieved the death of their child.Women from all walks of life are being asked to tell their story, to share their experience of motherhood, and how the death of their child has changed their world.We will explore the stories of mothers, young and old, who have lost babies, children and adult children. We will delve into the uniqueness of each woman’s experience while coming to understand that the bonds of shared grief create universal threads that echo through time.The aim of this project is to bear witness, gain insight, bring light and honour stories that help us to understand the complexity and depth of a mother’s grief.With loveBec and Caitlin
The Loss Mothers
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Rebecca Gallagher & Caitlin Epps
This is the story of Catherine and Riley. Catherine is mum to three children. Olivia, Riley and Lucy. Riley, a sweet baby boy with beautiful bright eyes and a calm, content nature. At just three weeks of age Riley developed a cough, he was diagnosed with whooping cough and sadly passed away 5 days after being admitted to hospital at just 32 days old. Catherine shares Riley with us, her personal grief and her incredible advocacy work with "Light For Riley" and Immunisation Foundation of Australia. Light for Riley Facebook- Light for Riley (facebook.com) Immunisation Foundation of Australia- Immunisation Foundation of Australia (ifa.org.au)Hosts- Rebecca Gallagher & Caitlin Epps Guest- Catherine Hughes Follow us on social media Instagram- @thelossmothersFacebook- The Loss Mothers | Facebook Please subscribe, rate and review to help share these important stories far and wide. Sharing and reposting on your social media is another powerful way to spread these stories- you never know just who you know that will benefit from hearing they are not alone!