Hope After Loss

11/04/2026

The holidays can be a season of joy and togetherness, but for families grieving the loss of a baby, they can also bring complicated emotions, difficult traditions, and reminders of who is missing. 💙

Join Hope After Loss on Wednesday, November 11, for a special virtual community panel featuring peer facilitators, fellow bereaved parents, and community partners. Together, we'll talk about navigating grief during the holidays, setting boundaries, honoring our babies, and finding moments of comfort and connection.

Whether you're looking for ways to participate in holiday traditions or giving yourself permission to step away from them, there is no right or wrong way to navigate this season. You are not alone. 💛

📅 Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM EST
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register here: https://forms.gle/LBkpv8Z1q1U8hBteA
A Zoom link will be provided after registration.

11/04/2026

💙 Let's Talk Tuesday: Making Space for Grief This Holiday Season

The holidays are often described as the most wonderful time of the year. But for someone grieving a pregnancy or infant loss, they can also be some of the most difficult.

Well-intentioned comments like "You have so much to be grateful for!" or "Try to focus on the positive!" can unintentionally make grieving parents feel like their sadness is something they need to hide.

Gratitude and grief can exist together. So can love and longing, joy and heartbreak.
This holiday season, we encourage you to make space for all of it. You don't need the perfect words to support someone who is grieving. Sometimes, simply acknowledging their loss and letting them know they don't have to pretend is enough.

Over the coming weeks, our Let's Talk Tuesday series will explore the complicated emotions that can come with navigating the holidays after loss, and how we can show ourselves and each other a little more compassion.

💙 Save this post or share it with someone who may need a gentle reminder.

11/02/2026

Thank you Sounds of Health for giving us the opportunity once again to share information about Hope After Loss and bring more awareness to pregnancy and infant loss!

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss shouldn’t have to navigate that journey alone. Hope After Loss returns to Sounds of Health as Jennifer Cretella-Brown, Executive Director, and Olivia Rooney, Program Manager, share how the organization continues ...

11/02/2026

Mindfulness Monday: It's time to fall back🍂🍁🍂

The days are getting shorter, the weather is changing, and the holiday season is getting closer. For those navigating grief, this time of year can bring emotions we weren’t expecting. Seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is real. Sometimes, grief can magnify it.

So today, simply check in with yourself.

How am I feeling? What do I need right now? Is there something I can take off my plate?

Whatever this season brings up for you, give yourself permission to move through it at your own pace. 💙

11/02/2026

Here are our virtual and in-person support group offerings for this month💞 To sign up please visit hopeafterloss.org/support-groups. All are welcome to join a group that feels right for you.💙

10/31/2026

🤍🎃 For families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, Halloween can bring a mix of emotions. A holiday filled with costumes, candy, and little ones celebrating can also be a painful reminder of the moments and memories you wish you could share with your baby.

The white pumpkin has become a symbol of remembrance for babies gone too soon. Displaying one on your doorstep, decorating it, or simply lighting a candle beside it can be a meaningful way to honor your baby and keep their memory close.

But remember, you don't have to participate in Halloween if it feels too heavy this year. You can skip the festivities, turn off your porch light, stay home, or spend the evening in whatever way feels most comforting to you.

However you choose to spend today, know that there is no right or wrong way to navigate grief. Your baby is loved, remembered, and always a part of your story. 🤍

10/31/2026

Thank you On Scene Media New Haven County

From Hope After Loss-

Hope After Loss hosts events for families to come together and be with others that understand.

To sign up click the link below 👇

https://halcommunityevents.funraise.org/

10/30/2026

As Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month comes to a close, we're reminded of just how powerful it can be when we share our stories. 💙

Recently, Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski opened up about her own experiences with pregnancy loss, helping bring visibility to a grief that so many families experience, yet too often carry in silence.

When public figures share their stories, they help break down stigma, encourage important conversations, and remind grieving parents that they are not alone. Every story shared creates more space for compassion, understanding, and connection.

Read about her story here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeNSQSHylYO/?xtok=OWFuZm53dmRhZGg3

As October comes to an end, our commitment to supporting families navigating pregnancy and infant loss continues. Awareness shouldn't end when the month does, and neither should the conversations.

To everyone who shared their story, honored their baby, supported a grieving family, or simply listened this month, thank you. 💙💛

10/29/2026

💙💛 The holidays can be a season of joy and celebration, but for families grieving the loss of a baby, they can also bring complicated emotions, difficult traditions, and reminders of who is missing.
Join Hope After Loss on Wednesday, November 11, for a special Community Panel focused on navigating pregnancy and infant loss grief during the holiday season.
Together with peer facilitators, fellow bereaved parents, and community partners, we'll explore ways to honor your baby, set boundaries, cope with difficult moments, and make space for grief during the holidays.

✨ Whether this is your first holiday season after loss or you've been navigating grief for years, you are welcome here.

📅 Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM EST
💻 Virtual via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Register here: https://forms.gle/LBkpv8Z1q1U8hBteA

However you choose to navigate the holidays, you don't have to do it alone. 💙

10/27/2026

💙 Let's Talk Tuesday: Time to Heal Is a Right.

When someone experiences a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, the grief doesn't stop when it's time to return to work. Yet for many families, taking time off to physically recover, process their loss, attend medical appointments, or simply grieve can come with significant financial and professional challenges.

While Connecticut offers more protections than federal law alone, gaps remain. Not everyone qualifies for paid leave, and workplace policies don't always recognize the physical and emotional toll of pregnancy and infant loss.

We believe no one should have to choose between their paycheck and their healing. 💙

This , we're breaking down existing protections, where they fall short, and why we must continue advocating for more inclusive paid leave, compassionate workplace policies, and accessible healthcare for families navigating loss.
Because pregnancy and infant loss deserve recognition, support, and time to heal.