Heidi Yelland

Empty Arms: Letters of Love, Loss and Hope Heidi Yelland

Bringing a child into the world is magical, wonderful and life-changing. Saying a final goodbye to your baby is unimaginable and unthinkable - unless you've had to do it.

Empty Arms is a gift to any parent who is walking the heartbreaking path of grieving the loss of their baby. Contained within are letters of love, loss and hope, written by parents who have experienced the loss of a baby, to a bereaved parent highlighting that everyone's journey is different but similar. When loss is new and the world seems to envelop you with darkness, these letters are intended to show that light eventually does return, even if it's just a glimmer to begin with.

"There is no wrong or right way to deal with grief. Everything you feel, think or do is your way of grieving and there is nothing wrong with that. Give yourself the time you need, do what you think you need to help you get by and most importantly talk to your support, whoever that may be because you are not alone."

Jennie, mum to Maddison

"Our babies are just like yours, precious in every
way, but unfortunately for you and me, their time
with us was just too short. It took me a long time to
come to terms with losing Alex and Henry; you don't
get over it, but you do learn to adjust and live with it."

Georgie, mum to Alex and Henry

"Grief is as individual as you are, and it is
your journey to navigate... There is an army of
us supporting you silently. You will make it,
complete with precious memories."

Diana, mum to Christopher