Jamie Misick

The story honestly starts long before we lost Hazel. It started before she was even born. I’m Hazel’s mom, Jamie, and I’m writing this blog because so many people ask what happened...and while it’s incredibly painful to talk about, I also know how many families are searching for answers, understanding, or simply trying to make sense of something so unimaginable. Before Hazel, I experienced 9 miscarriages. Nine. By the time I got pregnant with her, I truly didn’t know if I would ever be able...

People often say that grief changes you. What they don’t always talk about is how grief can change a marriage, too. Losing a child is something no parent should ever have to experience, and unfortunately, it is something that can tear families apart. The weight of grief is heavy. It changes routines, communication, emotions, priorities, and even identities. Two people can be grieving the exact same child while grieving in completely different ways. One person may want to talk constantly. The...

There is something that happens after you lose a child that you don’t expect. The world keeps going...but the words people say to you suddenly feel very different. I’ve come to learn that most people mean well. They want to help. They want to comfort you. They just don’t know how. And the truth is, there is no perfect thing to say after a loss like this. There are no words that fix it. But there are words that help… and words that hurt. And if sharing this helps even one person show up better...