by Hand to Hold
The NICU is hard. We're here to help. Hand to Hold® is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents with personalized emotional support, educational resources and community before, during and after their baby's NICU stay. NICU support is available at no cost to NICU parents in English & Spanish. Learn more or get support at handtohold.org Follow Hand to Hold: Facebook.com/HANDtoHOLD Instagram: @handtohold Twitter: @NICUHandtoHold YouTube: @handtohold
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July 29, 2026
<p dir="ltr"><strong>July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. Twice a week, we are re-releasing past podcast episodes honoring a variety of families and circumstances in their grief.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Trigger warning: this episode centers on infant loss and grief.</strong></p> <p>In this episode, Lana shares the story of her daughter, Allie Reese, who was born with restrictive dermopathy and spent three precious weeks in the NICU before her death. She reflects on the profound impact of losing her daughter, the strain that grief placed on her marriage, and the eventual loss of that relationship as she and her husband grieved in different ways. Lana's honest and vulnerable conversation explores the complexities of mourning, healing after multiple losses, and finding support and connection through the bereavement community. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">📺<strong>Socials</strong> 📺</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/handtohold">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HANDtoHOLD">Facebook</a> | <a href= "https://twitter.com/NICUHandtoHold">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/handtohold/">Pinterest</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Music</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles</p> <p dir="ltr">Free download: <a href= "https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version">https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version</a></p> <p dir="ltr">License (CC BY 4.0): <a href= "https://filmmusic.io/standard-license">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles</p> <p dir="ltr">Free download: <a href= "https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life">https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life</a></p> <p dir="ltr">License (CC BY 4.0): <a href= "https://filmmusic.io/standard-license">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a></p> <p> </p>
July 27, 2026
<p dir="ltr"><strong>July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. Twice a week, we are re-releasing past podcast episodes honoring a variety of families and circumstances in their grief.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Trigger warning: this episode centers on infant loss and grief.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Ben and Emilee Blackburn share the story of their daughter, Tatum, who was born prematurely and died shortly after birth. They reflect on the devastating grief that followed, the different ways they each processed their loss, and how their shared commitment to honoring Tatum's memory strengthened their family over time. Their conversation highlights the healing power of purpose and legacy as they offer hope to other bereaved parents navigating life after loss. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">📺<strong>Socials</strong> 📺</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/handtohold">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HANDtoHOLD">Facebook</a> | <a href= "https://twitter.com/NICUHandtoHold">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/handtohold/">Pinterest</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">🔗<strong>Links</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Book: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Jantsens-Gift-Story-Grief-Rescue/dp/B009LRJDVU"> Jantsen's Gift</a> by Pam Cope </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Music</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles</p> <p dir="ltr">Free download: <a href= "https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version">https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version</a></p> <p dir="ltr">License (CC BY 4.0): <a href= "https://filmmusic.io/standard-license">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles</p> <p dir="ltr">Free download: <a href= "https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life">https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life</a></p> <p dir="ltr">License (CC BY 4.0): <a href= "https://filmmusic.io/standard-license">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a></p>
July 22, 2026
Bereaved parent Jennifer McDonald shares her profound journey through infant loss and the initial year of grief, offering solace and perspective to others navigating similar experiences.
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The NICU is hard. We're here to help. Hand to Hold® is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents with personalized emotional support, educational resources and community before, during and after their baby's NICU stay. NICU support is available at no cost to NICU parents in English & Spanish.
Learn more or get support at handtohold.org
Follow Hand to Hold: Facebook.com/HANDtoHOLD Instagram: @handtohold Twitter: @NICUHandtoHold YouTube: @handtohold
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