Some have bravely shared their stories; they have opened the door, knowing that when one person speaks truth, it gives license for all of us to do the same.
Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few.
In being invited to share our pain, together we take the first steps toward healing.
Yet despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning.