The Peony Project KC

The Peony Project KC A Mother’s Day project for women carrying quiet grief—
infertility, pregnancy, and infant/child loss
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I started The Peony Project because I remember what it felt like to grieve quietly on Mother’s Day. Years ago, after a pregnancy loss, I found that the hardest part wasn’t just the pain—it was the silence. Then one spring, my mother-in-law brought over fresh peonies from her garden. I made a few bouquets and offered to deliver them to other women who might be hurting, too. Just a doorstep drop-off

. Just a little beauty, a little reminder: you are not alone. That first year, I made 12 bouquets. Last year, we delivered 20. This year, we’re hoping to reach even more. The Peony Project is a simple gesture of care. Each May, we hand-deliver peony bouquets to Kansas City women facing infertility, pregnancy loss, or infant/child loss. The flowers are gathered from local gardens. The vases are donated. The words are handwritten. And every part of it says: You are seen. You are loved. You matter. If you'd like to help—however you can—we would be honored to have you.
- Shelby Bartelt, Founder

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Last Mother's Day, we had the heartfelt privilege of delivering bouquets to 20 incredible women in our community, women who have faced or are facing the challenges of infertility and pregnancy/infant loss. Each flower, a small token of immense admiration and support, represents our collective embrace. Thank you to every individual who donated their time, resources, and talents to make this possible. Your generosity helped bring light into the lives of those who are walking this path. To the courageous women who received these bouquets- and to all who share this journey- you are seen, you are honored, not just today, but every day.

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