Peer Support for Pregnancy & Infant Loss

Who am I? 

I’m a momma to 4. One early loss angel, one late loss angel, one infant loss angel  and one high spirit, high energy boy. 

My journey with pregnancy and infant loss started two weeks before my wedding. I thought I was stressed but it turns out that was my first experience with miscarriage. Fast forward two years, I was expecting our baby and at 5 months I had another miscarriage. This was a tough one and thankfully I had supportive friends that helped me survive it. Then a couple years later our second son was born. He was a healthy happy baby and continues to shine his light wherever he goes. In 2021 I was pregnant again. This pregnancy was hard with a chronic abruption that risked both my life and my little girls life. At 26 weeks my daughter was born. She was alive for just under an hour. This was a very hard loss for me and my family. 

Thankfully I not only had supportive friends and family, I also connected with an amazing social worker. I truly believe that without the supports from Praire Heart Counselling, I would not be here to tell my story. 

Who am I? 

Hi there! I have always been what Emilie Wapnick refers to as "multipotentialite" - a person without one true calling, who has many interests and creative pursuits. However, what has deeply captured my attention and sustained my long-term interest and curiosity, has been loss, grief, and the possibilities for healing and meaning making through the creative process. 

My personal practice is centered around integrating stories of loss and grief, the power of creative expression, and cultivating a sense of belonging within oneself, with a special interest in pregnancy loss, loss through infertility, and childlessness.

Through my own experience with both non-death and death loss, I've gained an intimate understanding of grief. I’ve also learned about diversity in loss experiences by walking alongside the unique path of grief of those closest to me, and in the community. The confounding, ever-changing experience of grief, in all the ways that it ebbs and flows like water, holds great meaning to me. It opened me up to an entirely new understanding of what it means to be human. It’s an honour and a privilege to walk side-by-side with others who have experienced profound loss.

Who am I? 

I have been a part of this group since it was created. I have always had passion for maternal mental health. Growing up I wanted to be a midwife but realized I could better reach mommas in a social work capacity. 

I have seen the impact of infertility and loss on the mental health of both moms and dads and want to be a part of minimizing the impact. 

I am honoured to be a part of your journey.