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Grief Two Decades Later
A mother shares how her grief after stillbirth has evolved over 22 years.
In brief
A mother shares how her grief after stillbirth has evolved over 22 years. Virginia Williams describes her enduring grief two decades after her son's stillbirth. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
He’s gone
Virginia Williams’ son Ben was stillborn three days before his due date on December 30, 2003.
The Shattering Moment
Her doctor told her on New Year’s Eve morning, 'He had a knot in his umbilical cord.'
“He had a knot in his umbilical cord”
22 Years of Grief
Virginia has lived with grief for 22 years since Ben’s stillbirth.
Early Grief Struggles
She cried everywhere: grocery stores, preschool, noticing whispers about her flat stomach.
The First Year
She marked every day, week, month since Ben’s death and celebrated his first birthdays.
The Second Year
She realized she had to learn to live without Ben, not just cope with grief.
The Unending Grief
She still cries on Ben’s birthday but lights a special candle to honor him.
Living With Loss
Virginia sends money to children’s charities in Ben’s memory every year.
The bottom line
Virginia Williams describes her enduring grief two decades after her son's stillbirth.
