Julia shares the story of losing her first daughter to a rare infection during pregnancy. Through grief, guilt, and healing, she discovers the strength to hope again and the courage to speak her daughter’s name. Her story is a reminder that even in heartbreak, connection can be found and shared.
Support Services
Bears of Hope → https://www.bearsofhope.org.au
Offers counselling, support groups, hospital outreach and early loss care for families facing miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal or infant loss.
Pink Elephants Support Network → https://www.pinkelephants.org.au
Provides resources, peer support, and connection for those navigating early pregnancy loss, including miscarriage and TTC journeys.
SANDS (Red Nose Grief and Loss) → https://rednosegriefandloss.org.au
24/7 bereavement support line: 1300 308 307
Support for miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and sudden infant death.
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) → https://www.panda.org.au
Support for emotional and mental wellbeing during and after pregnancy loss.
Helpline: 1300 726 306
Lifeline → https://www.lifeline.org.au
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Call: 13 11 14