“I want you to know that you are not alone.” — Tei
After losing my child, the sense of loss I experienced was overwhelming and all-consuming. There were moments when I felt completely lost, unable to imagine how I could continue living with this pain.
During that time, the Hospital to Home support I received truly saved me. I don’t know what my life would look like now without it.
In the support sessions, I was able to express even the heaviest and most painful emotions. Every feeling — no matter how raw or confronting — was met with compassion, honesty, and understanding. Speaking about my son often left me emotionally unstable, but these sessions gave me a safe space to face those feelings and slowly begin to make sense of them.
Before accessing support, I believed no one could truly understand my pain because they hadn’t experienced the same loss. But the counsellors had lived through similar experiences themselves. They fully accepted my grief, and, just as importantly, they accepted the existence of my son.
Knowing there were people who remembered my child, and people who continued to care about me even after the program had ended, helped me feel less alone. It reminded me that even in profound loss, I was supported, seen, and held by a community that understood.
I want you to know this, too: you are not alone.
There are people who will truly listen to you and hold your feelings. Support exists not only among family and friends, but also beyond them. You don’t have to carry this grief by yourself, and I hope you can find the courage to reach out.
About the Support Behind This Story
Hospital to Home is a free bereavement outreach program run by Red Nose Australia. It supports families following the death of a baby or infant, helping bridge the difficult transition from hospital care back into everyday life. Support includes being connected to lived experience workers and can include emotional care, practical guidance, and family support.
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