Welcome to The Griefy Way, I am Edwina.

 

I am a mother of two beautiful boys and a baby girl. One boy thrives in my home, and one floats above in The Griefy Way. 

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​Our firstborn son Sebby left this earth when he was 10 months old. It's a tragedy that he is no longer here.  ​Our second son Dash is the breath of fresh air our family waited for after we lost Sebby; he is an absolute delight and everything we could imagine for a 'Rainbow baby'. The boys never got to meet as I was 17 weeks pregnant with Dash when we lost Sebby, but we know they play together always. 

 

And our baby girl Elodie is a unique gift to our family, her zest for life and independence teaches us something new each day. We feel "complete" as a family now, but we look at her and wonder if, without Seb, she would even have existed.

 

So Sebby is her reason for being. 

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​Motherhood is the greatest gift I have ever been handed. But in this role, I have been dealt the hardest blow. When I was learning to grieve my son, I found it hard to find places that celebrate the small people we have lost, rather than highlight the fact that we lost them. I wanted to find stories about how the children played, lived, and thrived before their untimely deaths. 

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These parts of their story are the most important. 

 

So here, you will learn about my gorgeous Sebby, and the way I have navigated life as a mother without a child. 

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​The loss of Sebby does not define him, nor me as a mother. Every day is a challenge. I chose to keep moving through life, but without him under my wing, it is hard.

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I am not alone.

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​There are many bereaved parents out there, searching for a small slice of peace, joy, or anything that can relieve our pain for a short time. If you have found me because you too have lost your child, I am so sorry for your loss, and I am here for you. 

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There is no template for what we should be, how we should look, or how we should act after we lose a child.

 

Some of us can be strong; others won't rise every day; we will all cry. Every response is perfect, so don't doubt that you aren't doing ok.

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​I know this load is heavy and I am here to share it with you. If you need my support, even just for a moment, please reach out. 

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​xoES