Walking with You: Our Journey Toward Healing Together

Welcome - you’re not alone. If you’ve found us, it likely means your heart carries a loss so profound that words feel inadequate. We’re parents, too. We know that silence all too well, because we’ve walked that path ourselves. We’ve loved, we’ve felt heartbroken, and we’re also trained in supporting others through this kind of grief.

This blog is a gentle space we’ve created—to share, to connect, and to heal. As a support group founded from lived experience, we understand that nobody should carry the weight of baby loss alone.

Photo of Gail & Jenn at the Diverse Cumbria Awards

1. Our Shared Story

We’re grieving parents from West Cumbria. We love our babies—those we held for only moments, those carried in dreams, and those whose presence changed us. Our group, Silent Footprints Foundation, was born from the soft echo of that grief—and from a desire to bring light where there was once darkness.

Our training in grief support allows us to hold that tough mix of story and strategy. We’ve walked grieving families through those early days, offering tools, listening ears, and safe spaces. We know grief isn’t one-size-fits-all—and that’s why our support is always compassionate and tailored to you.

2. What This Blog Is For

• To break the silence. Many of us grieve quietly—because the world expects us to "move on." Here, we speak. We share stories, reflections, and practical ways to heal.

• To offer comfort rooted in experience and expertise. From memory-making ideas to coping strategies, each post will offer something faith-filled and hopeful.

• To extend a hand. Whether you’ve just learned of your loss or you're years past it, you're welcome. And if you're supporting someone who is grieving—you are too.

3. What You Can Expect Next

• Real stories. From tribute to strength, parents’ voices will bring comfort and solidarity.

• Practical guidance. Gentle ideas for remembrance, self-care, or how to face difficult anniversaries.

• Support for supporters. If you're a sibling, friend, or partner, we'll offer tips on being present without pressure.

• Reflection and resources. Maybe a memorable poem. Maybe a note on training professionals on emotional care. We’ll blend our empathy with knowledge so that healing feels rooted in both heart and mind.

4. A Simple Practice to Begin With

Here’s something gentle you can try right now:

Create a “Footprint Memory.” Find a small paper, cloth, or object that represents your baby—their name, a date, a word. Write or draw something that honors them. Keep it somewhere tender—a bedside, a journal, a safe corner at home. Let it reflect love and presence, not absence.

This grounded act may feel small—but remember: healing begins with a single step, taken with intention and love.

5. Join Us—Step by Step

We’d love to walk with you—whether virtually, sometimes in person, or through these pages:

• Want to reach out privately? Email Us silentfootprints2019@gmail.com

• Thinking about our support group? Monthly Support Groups

• Want to stay connected as more posts go live? Follow On Facebook

  
  

You don’t have to walk this path alone. Together, with compassion and care, we’ll honour those silent footprints.

With love,

Gail & Jenn

Silent Footprints Foundation – West Cumbria