Little Lights

24/07/2025

Only 3 Days to Go! ✨

We’re just a few days away from welcoming our 2nd group.

We want you to know that this space is for everyone. We’re committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where you can show up as you are. Whether you’re feeling nervous, or looking forward to feeling heard or somewhere in between, you’ll be met with kindness, respect, and open arms.

🕯️ Our first meeting will take place :
📍 Pelsall Community Centre
📅 Sunday, 27th July
🕛 12:00 PM
(Please arrive on time, session will start for 12pm- drinks will be available just before we start!)

Can’t wait to see you all soon!

Please remember to be kind! ✨

21/07/2025

Grief is not a straight path. It twists, it quiets, it roars. And while no two journeys look the same, sometimes the small thing. words, moments, people that help us keep going.
Maybe you’ve found comfort in a daily walk? Maybe there’s a quote that you keep returning to? Maybe a friend sat with you in silence, and that meant everything? Maybe you just remembered to eat today and that was enough.

✨ if something has helped you, no matter how small, would you be willing to share it here?

You never know who might be reading… someone who’s hurting, who feels alone, who needs a glimmer of “me too.”
Whether it’s a photo, a habit, a prayer, a memory, or just a reminder to breathe. you are welcome to share it.
There’s no right or wrong here. Just compassion And sometimes, the smallest share becomes someone else’s lifeline. 🤍

14/07/2025

Please share ✨✨

Thank you all for your support, love, and encouragement with our first meeting, we met some lovely families.

🕯️ Our next meeting will take place :
📍 Pelsall Community Centre
📅 Sunday, 27th July
🕛 12:00 PM

Little Lights is a gentle space for anyone grieving the loss of a child, no matter how recent or long ago. Whether you feel ready to talk or simply want to be with others who understand, you are welcome to join us!

Please feel free to message us if you have any questions.

We look forward to meeting new families and returning and walking this journey together.

Could we please ask if you are going to attend, could you please comment on the post so we can get a rough estimate of numbers 🫶🏼

Love,
Jess and Katie x

09/07/2025

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06/07/2025

Say Their Name—Share Their Story

We know that every baby and every child leaves an indelible mark on the people who love them. Too often, though, parents are left without a place to speak openly about the little lives that changed theirs forever.

✨ We want to change that. ✨

Our aim is to give families a caring space to honor their babies and children—whether they were with us for years, months, days, or only moments. Here, you can say their name as loudly or softly as you need. We want you to share your stories, as long as you’re ready too. 🤍

This space is yours. Cry, laugh, remember, and let your child’s story be part of the chorus that reminds us all: every life, no matter how brief, is worthy of being celebrated.

When you’re ready to share, This is an open space to Say their name. Share their story. We’re listening, and we’re here with you ✨

Comments open for all 🫶🏼

04/07/2025

It’s Jess, I thought id share who and why I am doing what im doing. I am a mom of 3 beautiful children Jayden, Millie-Grace & Isabella-Grace.
Millie is my first daughter, and after a very stressful pregnancy, she was born due to restricted growth @33 weeks she was 3lb 6oz and perfect in everyway. She spend two weeks in neonatal and hit every target set, she came home at 35 weeks and my family was complete. Jayden was 3 at the time and adored her, I would sit for hours just studying her tiny hand prints and her furry ears. The next few weeks flew by and I was just in awe of her.

On the night of the 29th November 2012 we went to bed, and millie never woke up. She died unexpectedly and unexplained (SIDS). My world crumled in the space of a few hours. She was here & gone before she was even due. The weeks even months after where a blur, I completely shut down but two beautiful 3 year olds Jayden & my neice Amelia helped me through so much without even knowing. Im forever grateful for my beautiful family and friends for always being right by my side every step of the way.

The last 12 years I have had a huge pull to help others and to raise money in millies name. Its a way of honouring her memory and knowing that if even one person can feel less alone i have helped in some way.

Little lights has been born through feeling the most devastating heartbreak, a tiny light shining in such a dark moment ✨️

04/07/2025

Hi, let me re-introduce myself. My name is Katie and I’m 28, I am a mom of 2 beautiful children Lyla who is 2. And Layton who gained his wings July 9th 2024.

I started my journey into labour, pretty much the same way as I did with Lyla. I had my sweeps, at already 2cm. lost my mucus plug a few days later and the contractions started a few hours later, It started off light, then intensified very very quickly. I had immense pain, I couldn’t even stand. I was light headed, followed with intense sickness. I called triage and made my way into hospital. When I got there, they lay me onto the bed. I couldn’t let them touch me, the pain was too immense, I had gas and air for them to do multiple checks, Doppler, scans. And give me the dreaded words that nobody wanted to hear. That there is no heart beat.

That day was a normal day, I ate my dinner felt my happy boy moving around as usual. That day was no different to the rest of my textbook pregnancy. But those words on that day. Broke me into a million pieces.

I was given the option to have a natural labour, or have a c section. I opted for the c section because I just wanted not to await that first cry.

When I got into surgery they had some complications, they had realised I had a Placental Abruption.
- placental Abruption is when the cord detaches from the walls of the placenta.

My sweet baby was born, full term. 7lb 1oz. A perfect boy in every way. I spent hours into surgery without holding my boy, laying on the operating table, having large blood transfusions. All in all, I lost 22 bags of blood. My body was weak, snapping all the lines they inserted into my body.

12 hours after my surgery when he was born, I ended up back into emergency surgery, I was told that if the bleed couldn’t be controlled, I would have to have a hysterectomy. I was put to sleep for my surgery. I almost lost my life due to an internal bleed that they struggled to control. My family were told to prepare for the worst of the situation. That I may not make it out of this.

After many hours, I came back out of surgery, with also keeping my womb.

I managed to spend just over a week with my boy in hospital. Sharing precious memories that I will treasure forever.

I have done things for various charities to fundraise. I have also fundraised for a CuddleCot in memory of my son, Layton. I share my story to help create awareness of placental abruption to help others 🫶🏼

Little lights is such a big thing for me, as I am navigating this journey approaching my son’s first birthday, and I am thankful I am able to put my grief into something positive. ✨

03/07/2025

Today is Bereaved Parents Day.

A day that many don’t know about — but for some, every day is a reminder.

But today is A day to pause, reflect, and hold space for the parents who carry a grief that never ends.

To the mothers and fathers who have lost a child. whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant or child loss, Loss of multiples, infertility, Neonatal loss, TFMR. We hear you, we see you. today is for you.

It’s a day to acknowledge your pain, your love, and your courage. To honor the child you carry in your heart.

Grief is not something you "get over." It's something you learn to carry. And though time may change its shape, the love and loss remain deeply woven into the fabric of who you are.

If you know a bereaved parent, say their child’s name. Share a memory. Send a message. Let them know they’re not alone.

And if you are a bereaved parent: we see you. We honor your strength. Your child matters,Your grief matters. And so do you.
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29/06/2025

A little video of our set up today, lots of memorial gifts for you all. Alongside our resource table. 🫶🏼

29/06/2025

Thank You 🤍
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to Little Lights today. Your presence meant so much, and it was a truly special time shared together.

We’re especially grateful for the incredible bravery shown by so many of you — whether it was you stepping into a new space, sharing a part of your story, or simply showing up when it wasn’t easy. Your courage is seen and deeply appreciated.

If you feel you need some further support after today’s group session, please don’t hesitate to ask. We are only a message away and we can provide you with the correct resources.

Again thankyou from the bottom of our hearts it means so much to both of us. And we can’t wait for next meeting.

I will post in the next few days the next date so keep your eyes peeled. 🤍

Lots of love, Jess and Katie x

Thankyou to our sponsor Walsh Funerals & Memorials for our wonderful hoodies & just helping us get set up, our lovely Rainer Derry supporting us as always. 🫶🏼