The Grief That Never Goes Away: Two Mothers Share Their Stories of Losing a Child | Butterfly Wings

What happens when the world keeps moving, but your world stopped the day you lost your child? In this deeply emotional episode of Love the North, Angel and Julie from Butterfly Wings Perinatal Bereavement Services share their personal stories of love, loss, and the lifelong journey of grieving a child. Angel remembers her daughter Tia, who lived for just 21 days. Julie shares the story of her son Parker, whose life ended after unexpected complications. Both mothers speak openly about the overwhelming sadness, guilt, anger, and isolation that can follow the loss of a baby. They discuss how grief changes relationships, why birthdays and anniversaries can reopen wounds even decades later, and how well-meaning comments like “You can always have another baby” can cause tremendous pain. But this conversation is also about hope, understanding, and community. Through Butterfly Wings in Sudbury, grieving parents find a safe, judgment-free environment where they can speak their children's names, share memories, cry, laugh, and support one another without being told it's time to move on. Their message is powerful: You don't have to face this journey alone, and there is no expiration date on a parent's love. A moving conversation that every parent, friend, family member, and healthcare professional should hear. #LoveTheNorth #ButterflyWings #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #GriefSupport #Sudbury #NorthernOntario #YouAreNotAlone