{"product_id":"pregnancy-infant-loss-support-group","title":"Pregnancy \u0026 Infant Loss Support Group","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2nd Thursday every month from 5:45-6:45 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no words for the loss of a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin local parents in a shared experience of grief over pregnancy \u0026amp; infant loss. Whether your loss was an early miscarriage (chemical pregnancy), blighted ovum, second trimester loss, stillborn, infant loss or any type of loss, you are welcome. There is no loss unworthy of grieving. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe understand it can be difficult to enter our space if you have lost an infant. If you would like to request a chaperone to walk through the shop, we can meet you at the door and hold your hand or offer a blindfold. You are brave and we are here for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed Kora Burton, this time will be focused on sharing experiences, asking questions, supporting peers, and examining techniques for working through grief while discussing when it may be time to get professional help. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLoss and Bereavement Support \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Sad Dad's Club\" href=\"https:\/\/saddadsclub.org\/\u0026amp;nbsp;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSad Dads Club\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA community of bereaved dads hosting virtual support groups and in-person meet-ups and retreats around the world. It's the \"worst club, best guys.\" \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Saying Goodbye\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sayinggoodbye.org\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaying Goodbye\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProvides comprehensive information, advice, and support to anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby, at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"A Touch of Teddy\" href=\"https:\/\/atouchofteddy.org\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Touch of Teddy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSends free teddy bear ornaments for the holidays to loss families during the month of October (ornaments can also be ordered year round for a small cost). Store also offers personalized merchandise to remember missed babies. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"The Grief Closet\" href=\"https:\/\/thegriefcloset.com\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Grief Closet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStarted by a loss mom, The Grief Closet offers clothes that let you wear your grief out loud. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Aaliyah in Action\" href=\"\u0026amp;nbsp;https:\/\/aaliyahinaction.org\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAaliyah in Action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProvides thoughtfully curated self-care packages and access to bereavement resources for families in their hardest moments. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"PUSH For Empowered Pregnancy Grief Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pushpregnancy.org\/post\/loss-resources\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePUSH for Empowered Pregnancy Grief Resources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePUSH for Empowered Pregnancy's mission is to ensure every family gets to bring their babies home safely, but know that this is far from the case. For those who have experienced devastating loss, they've compiled resources to support bereaved families today, tomorrow, and beyond. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"At a Total Loss\" href=\"https:\/\/at-a-total-loss.simplecast.com\/\u0026amp;nbsp;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt a Total Loss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHosted by an Atlanta-area loss mom, At a Total Loss allows loss stories to be told and resources shared, with raw and unfiltered humor shared together in the darkness. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rockgoodbyeangel.org\/meetings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRock Goodbye Angel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased in Lawrenceville, now hosting online group support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouTube videos to watch and know you’re not alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.compassionatefriends.org\/find-support\/chapters\/chapter-locator\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Compassionate Friends \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting Family After a Child Dies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNE GA Chapter at Holy Cross Lutheran in Athens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nationalshare.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline meeting groups weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.griefshare.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGriefShare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Grief Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal meetings in Athens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rachelsgift.org\/infant-loss-support-groups.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRachel’s Gift\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily support of pregnancy, stillbirth and infant death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline meetings including groups for men’s support and couples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stillstandingmag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStill Standing Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssays and stories of child loss, grieving and finding strength through others’ experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.themorning.com\/grieving-mother\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Joyful Mourning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea Christian Perspective on grief and mourning child loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.northsidepnl.com\/perinatal-loss.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eH.E.A.R.T.S.T.R.I.N.G.S\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerinatal Bereavement \u0026amp; Palliative Care at Northside Hospital.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional resources can also be found on their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.northsidepnl.com\/resources--support.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eResources\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensal.org\/sites\/default\/files\/workfiles\/amelia-center\/Helping%20Yourself%20When%20Your%20Child%20Has%20Died.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelping yourself when your child has died\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensal.org\/sites\/default\/files\/workfiles\/amelia-center\/Pregnancy%20and%20Newborn%20Loss.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePregnancy and Newborn Loss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/earthmamaorganics.com\/pages\/what-do-i-say\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Do I Say?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (advice for family and friends) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: left;\" height=\"365\" width=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/4942\/9835\/files\/20240104_111609_1.png?v=1776964733\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kora Burton \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKora Burton is a loss mom and full-term stillbirth and birth trauma survivor. In honor of her son born in April 2023, Kora runs the Marlo Means Fun Marathon, an annual video game charity stream raising money to support loss families and champion change in the healthcare system for moms and babies. She believes in the power of sitting together in the darkness, being loud about the love for our children who have run on ahead, and challenging societal stereotypes about pregnancy and infant loss, grief, and complex forms of parenthood. Kora has personally benefited immensely from participating in Reblossom's support groups, and feels honored to listen to others' stories of pain \u003ci\u003eborn\u003c\/i\u003e from love. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athens Parent Wellbeing + ReBlossom Parent \u0026 Child Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 hour","offer_id":43709474308341,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/4942\/9835\/files\/2_c45978e3-0218-4e24-8162-857f0e2f21f6.png?v=1776968312","url":"https:\/\/athensparentwellbeing.org\/products\/pregnancy-infant-loss-support-group","provider":"Athens Parent Wellbeing + ReBlossom Parent \u0026 Child Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}