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84: From Grief to Community: The Story Behind the Rainbow Skirt Project
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Sarah Cox shares her story of love, loss, and resilience. From facing infertility and navigating the unexpected challenges of pregnancy to the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Jasmine at 32 weeks, Sarah shares her journey with raw honesty. We discuss how she coped with grief, the regrets and challenges that came after, and how she turned her pain into a mission to support other parents through the Rainbow Skirt Project and her blog, Journey for Jasmine.
In This Episode:
- Infertility and Early Pregnancy Loss: Sarah shares her struggles with PCOS, fertility treatments, and her two early losses before Jasmine.
- Jasmine’s Diagnosis: The shock of receiving a congenital diaphragmatic hernia diagnosis at 13 weeks and further complications that followed.
- Loss and Regret: The emotional impact of Jasmine’s passing at 32 weeks and the challenge of processing feelings of regret and guilt.
- The Healing Journey: How Sarah found solace in writing, built a supportive community, and channeled her grief into helping others.
- The Rainbow Skirt Project: The story behind this beautiful initiative that has brought hope and connection to loss parents worldwide.
- Navigating Life After Loss: Balancing gratitude, grief, and the joy of parenting after loss while carrying the memory of Jasmine.
- Advice for Loss Parents: Sarah emphasizes the importance of allowing yourself to grieve, seeking supportive and positive communities, and remembering that strength can coexist with vulnerability.
Memorable Quotes:
- “Don’t stuff the grief down. Even the strongest person needs support.”
- “Parenting after loss is like walking a tightrope between joy and sorrow. It’s hard, but it’s part of the journey.”
Resources Mentioned:
- Journey for Jasmine Blog – journeyforjasmine.com
- Finding Hope After Loss Podcast – Available on Apple, Spotify, and other major platforms
- Rainbow Skirt Project participation details – Visit Sarah’s website for more information.
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