Remembering Matters — Why Dates, Names & Memories Deserve to Be Shared

Dear Mama,

Whether your baby died recently or years ago, you’ve probably been told—directly or indirectly—to move on. To stop talking about it. To let it go. To “just focus on the children you have.”

But here’s what I want to say to you, with full tenderness and truth:

You have every right to remember your baby.

Their name deserves to be spoken.

Their birthday (or due date) deserves to be acknowledged.

Your love for them did not die with them.

🌸 Your Baby's Life Matters—No Matter How Brief

It doesn’t matter how far along you were. It doesn’t matter if you never held them in your arms. The bond was real. The grief is real. And the desire to honor them is holy.

In our culture, especially in Christian spaces, there’s a discomfort with grief that lingers. We rush to Easter before we sit in Good Friday. We love testimonies—but we skip the ache that shapes them.

But your child’s life, however brief, is worthy of remembrance. Their story is still unfolding through your love.

📆 Marking the Dates

Whether it’s the day you found out you were pregnant, the day they died, or the day they should have been born—these moments matter.

Lighting a candle. Planting a tree. Writing a letter. Saying their name aloud. Sharing a post on social media. These are all ways of remembering in resistance—refusing to let silence erase what love remembers.

🗣️ Yes, Say Their Name

If you named your baby, you can speak it as often as you need. You are not “living in the past.” You are honoring what was and still is.

And if you didn’t name your baby, it’s never too late. You can speak to them with love in your heart, even if no one else understands.

I believe God hears. I believe your baby knows. And I believe remembrance is sacred.

🤍 To Friends & Family: Please Remember With Us

You may not know what to say, but here’s something simple:

“I remembered today. I said their name. I lit a candle.”

That small act means more than you know.

Don’t be afraid to reach out. Even years later. A grieving mother never forgets. Acknowledging their baby is one of the greatest gifts you can offer.

To every parent reading this: You’re not “stuck.” You’re remembering. And that’s holy work.

Whether you write their name in the sand or whisper it in the quiet of your heart—your child mattered. They still matter. And you’re allowed to keep them present in your life however you need.

If you'd like to share your baby’s name or date in the comments, this is a safe and sacred space. 💬

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