There is a project in the works. A huge, important, taboo shattering project.
(There is a beloved sister in there!)
I can't even begin to explain what this is going to mean.
As a parent of infant loss, I know the importance of his life. I know the significance of his death. I know the impact he has had.
This project will allow all parents to share these things. To not have to hide behind the "normalcy" that none of us truly feel. We are being given the chance to have a voice.
I am extremely lucky. I have this blog. I have Still Standing. I have Holy Sews. I have the March of Dimes and the various opportunities within that organization. So many people who believe in me, Aidan and the strength it takes to share him.
Whether it is in writing, speaking to a group, talking with other moms, over the radio to a faceless audience, or in the possibility of this new project: one thing is becoming abundantly clear.
We are forging ahead. We are knocking down the taboos and hush behind our children. We are navigating an unknown territory in hopes that the moms of the future feel constant support.
We are quite simply "Saying it out loud." No more whispers. No more silent tears.
Last week in the radio interview I said something that has stuck with me.
Aidan may have been still born, but his life is in no way silent.
That's it right there. That's the why behind every day. Behind every decision.
The why we choose to say it out loud.
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