For our families, the world is filled with reminders that they are not parenting. Sometimes that reminder is a pregnant woman passing on the street, or a child at a grocery store. Other times, the reminders are at home, making daily life complicated, exhausting and somber.
One day, father of C.C. and our community member, Ryan, felt compelled to document the changes in his home that were not. The electrical outlet uncovered. The stairs without a gate. The pantry without baby food. The car without a car seat. The cabinet door without a safety latch. A night stand without a baby monitor. Each of these serve a marker of loss.
Empty Arms offers a safe space for our families – free from reminders and full of support. Wherever you are in your healing journey, we welcome you. Thank you for sharing these with us, Ryan.
