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
Sally & Lucia 11
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Rebecca Gallagher & Caitlin Epps
This is the story of Sally and her gorgeous daughter Lucia. Lucia is the second daughter of Sally and Peter and younger sister to Sofia. Her entrance into the world took her parents by surprise, from pregnancy to her birth, Lucia made her mark on this world in her own way and her own style. She touched the hearts of many during those early moments of life.Lucia a beautiful baby girl with chubby cheeks, big heart melting eyes and a wise soul. Lucia, a delightful baby, enveloped her family in that beautiful newborn bubble. Sadly Lucia did become acutely unwell and was diagnosed with Pompe disease. Sally shares that Lucia grew her Angel Wings on the day she was Baptised and a few days later as the sun shone brightly Lucia passed away on 22nd July 2019 at 99 days old- knowing only love, wrapped in her Mums embrace and holding her Dads hand.Lucia has an important message for all of us and her spirit is strongly felt.This is the story of Sally and Lucia.If you would like to donate to the Lucia Crinis Legacy Fund you can do so via this link Lucia Crinis Legacy Fund - The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation (rchfoundation.org.au)The Lucia Crinis Legacy Fund has been established in recognition of the incredible care and support Lucia received at the RCH, and to continue her legacy in honour of the Cardiology Department.This episode is brought to you by Rhythm First Aid Rhythm First Aid are makers of beautiful family first aid kits, handpicked by Melbourne healthcare professionals with the tick of approval from Australian familiesTo get $20 off enter the code : THELOSSMOTHERSInstagram @rhythm.firstaidWeb www.rhythmfirstaid.com.auPlease subscribe, rate and review wherever you are listening to The Loss Mothers! Share to your social media- this helps spread these important stories!Follow us The Loss MothersInstagram @thelossmothersFacebook- The Loss Mothers | FacebookTo support the ongoing production of The Loss Mothers you can become a Patreon at The Loss Mothers by Bec Gallagher and Caitlin Epps are creating The Loss Mothers Project | PatreonCredits:Hosts- Rebecca Gallagher & Caitlin EppsGuest- Sally Crinis