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I hate October 15. Every single year, I hate it. Why? Because October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, and at 7pm everyone is encouraged to light a candle. Every single year I participate by lighting a candle in one of my mom’s tea-light candle holders. And every single year, I hate that I participate. I hate that I know the experience of losing 5 babies. I hate that I… Read More
Today marks the end of October, which amongst other things, just happens to be Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. As per the last few years (2016 and 2015), I once again lite a candle on October 15th at 7pm to acknowledge all of those who are unable to hold their children in their arms. Each year, I use the same glass candle holder. It was my mom’s and somehow it just… Read More