In this moving episode, Becca and Arielle sit down with Abby Astle, a mother whose story reminds us that even in the deepest loss, love can take on a new life.
Abby opens her heart about her journey through multiple births — from a hospital delivery, to a birth center experience, to the homebirth that brought her full circle. But at the center of her story is her son, Daniel Lee, born with anencephaly. His brief life changed everything.
Abby shares what it was like to carry a baby she knew she would have to say goodbye to — how she prepared, grieved, and still found peace in the sacred moments they shared. Out of that heartbreak came something extraordinary: Daniel Lee’s Gift, a non-profit that helps families facing miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss by covering funeral and medical expenses.
What began as a way to honor one little boy has become a ripple of love touching families across the country. Abby’s courage and compassion show that from pain can come purpose — and that a mother’s love truly never ends.
💫 In this episode:
The emotional journey of carrying and birthing a baby with a fatal diagnosis
Finding faith and strength in the hardest goodbye
How grief became the foundation for Daniel Lee’s Gift
What it means to turn personal loss into community healing
The mission and impact of Daniel Lee’s Gift today
Reflections on motherhood, legacy, and love that lives on
🕊 About Daniel Lee’s Gift
Founded by Abby and her family in honor of their son, Daniel Lee’s Gift is a non-profit organization that provides financial support to families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Their mission is simple but profound: to share the burden so families can focus on healing.
Learn more, donate, or apply for support at daniel-leesgift.com
Instagram: @danielleesgift
Located in Roseville, CA — serving families nationwide.
💗 A note from Becca & Arielle
This conversation isn’t just about loss — it’s about transformation. Abby’s story reminds us that even in grief, there is grace. That love can move mountains, and that sometimes the hardest chapters of our lives become the most beautiful legacies.