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EtamNew Contributor

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Hello everyone - this is the fiftieth year that my first child a stillborn son at 8mths passed. Women never seem to forget. Iam fortunate with two wonderful professional daughters born five years after his loss

However the month of March is always a little difficult emotionally.

My little son was almost 8mths gestation and dearly longed for. I named him Darius (a Persian King) as my husband was Persian.

The day was the 14th of March all those years ago. I'd be pleased to hear from anyone else who had a similar experience - and went on to live their lives as best and fruitfully as WE can. Thankyou and Bless you.🙏 ETAM

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tymeModerator

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Hey @Etam ,

Thank you for sharing your story. It is certainly so powerful to hear of your experiences. Those memories are forever cherished as you face each March.

I don't have personal experience, but I look forward to hearing the community's responses.

Do you do anything to 'celebrate'/'commemorate' each year?

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Till23Senior Contributor

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Hi @Etam @tyme (might need a trigger warning I don’t know how to do that)

It’s 45 years for me, but the circumstances were very different.

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tymeModerator

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Thank you so much for sharing @Till23 . It sounds like it was a very difficult situation for you.

It makes a lot of sense that 'laying them to rest' was also a rest for you.

Hugs

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Till23Senior Contributor

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Yes @tyme it’s the most difficult part of my story

I hope you are recovering well from shingles and looking after yourself @tyme

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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor

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I’m so sorry @Etam 💚
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