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March 15, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Unsolicited Advice

So, it appears we are at the beginning of two stages: firstly, discovering which friends really make the cut, and secondly, putting up with random people's unsolicited advice. Granted, the second is the joy every new parent has to learn to deal with. You smile, go oh really, that's interesting, I'll look into that, and … Continue reading Unsolicited Advice

March 14, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Mr. Grief

Sometimes, you get taken right back to square one. Or maybe square three. Today started okay, I had every intention to do a few errands, go for a walk, get outside. And then, out of nowhere, one too many errands is just too much. These errands were only at home ones too. Hardly difficult. I've … Continue reading Mr. Grief

March 11, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Aching Arms

I wrote the below the other day - when I was really feeling the physical effects of this shitty grief journey. It really comes out of the blue, with no warning or reason. Just like it bubbles up and hits you. This morning I've felt similar. Like I'm still connected to Leo physically - I … Continue reading Aching Arms

March 9, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Motivation

I am now a fond believer that if you feel it, you should run with it. It breeds a sense of success, empowerment, worth, excitement. Life.

March 7, 2016April 2, 2019 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Our Three Days With Leo

If you were to ask someone who hasn't gone through a death of their child, which three days they would pick to remember, if that was all they could keep, I wonder what they would choose?

March 7, 2016March 15, 2017 thelegacyofleo Stillbirth : Leo

Leo Phoenix through Music

I wanted something to play when nothing else seems quite right. I thought I would share it and why the songs are on there.

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Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit our blog – this is the story of Leo Phoenix, and what followed his birth.

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