Tribute to Izzy from Devon, England, who died in 2013 at the age of 14 from suicide Two years after 14-year-old Izzy died by suicide, her mom chose to honor her life by making a 5-podcast series about her daughter, teen suicide, and the effects of bullying. Talking about her daughter, whom she describes as “always full of life and so funny,” is one way for Izzy’s mom to keep … [Read more...]
Writing for ‘Still-Standing’ keeps son’s memory alive
Tribute to Nate & Sam from Ontario who died in 2007 at birth When one mom lost her twin stillborn sons, Nate and Sam, she says she was welcomed warmly into the sisterhood of baby-loss moms by many people, most of whom she’d never met before. She now writes articles and blog posts for Still Standing Magazine so she can pass on what others gave to her just after her sons … [Read more...]
Santa lost a child
Car stickers display ‘Forever in Our Hearts’
Tribute to Samuel from Minnesota who died in 2012 on the day he was born Samuel, who died the day he was born, was diagnosed with a fatal condition while he was still in the womb. His parents say that they carried him with all their love for as long as they could while he was here, and that they will always carry him in their hearts. They had stickers made for their cars that … [Read more...]
Elena’s parents published book by and about their daughter
Tribute to Elena from Ohio who died in 2007 at the age of 6 as a result of brain cancer After 6-year-old Elena died of brain cancer, her parents wrote a book about their daughter’s life and courageous battle, mostly as a gift of remembrance for Elena’s younger sister. Their book, called Notes Left Behind, is made up of journal entries written by Elena’s parents as well as … [Read more...]