Little Lights

In October, our hearts turn to remembrance. This October is a time to honor and acknowledge the profound grief of pregnancy and infant loss that many carry.

For every hope held, every dream imagined, and every tiny life that touched our hearts, we remember.

We remember those who were only with us for a moment, those who never arrived in our arms, those who arrived but couldn’t stay, and those who stayed for a short time. Each one leaves an indelible mark of love.

You are not alone in your grief. To all the parents, families, and loved ones navigating this journey, we see you, we support you, and we remember with you. May we all find comfort in community and the enduring power of love together . 🤍🩵🩷

Remember to light a candle 15th October at 7PM. This is global act of remembrance allows bereaved families to commemorate babies lost too soon, and you can join the community by sharing a photo of your candle on social media using

Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from 9-15 October 2026 and gives anyone affected by such a loss an opportunity to reflect, remember and access support.

In Walsall, a memorial service is being held on Sunday 4 October 2026, 3pm, at Pelsall Community Centre in Station Road, organised by the Trust’s Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team and Laura Atkinson, Specialist Bereavement Midwife.

Myself will be attending the service with my own table to provide support, Offering what our group provides as well as sitting in as a bereaved parent myself..

I look forward to seeing you all on sunday ✨If you require some more information please don't hesitate to ask! 🤍

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🩵 HELP US REACH MORE FAMILIES 🩷

Little Lights was created to remind bereaved families that they do not have to walk this journey alone.
We would love to connect with more families across Walsall and the surrounding areas who have experienced the loss of a baby or child no matter the circumstances. If you’re a bereaved parent, we would love to hear from you. 🌈
And if you know a family who may benefit from Little Lights, please tag them, share our page or simply send them our way. You never know who may be sitting quietly, wondering if there is somewhere they belong. So we would love if you could invite all your friends to our page!

We’d also love to build stronger connections within our local community. 🩵
If you are a local business, organisation, healthcare professional, community group, photographer, venue or another service who would like to help me branch out further in any way. Please reach out! ✨✨

We want to create more opportunities for bereaved families to meet, remember their babies, talk openly, feel supported and simply be around people who get it.

Please help us reach the families who may need Little Lights by sharing this post. 🌈✨

Please share & please let us know how many are attending as we have a limited space available ‼️

We want you to know that this space is for all who have endured child or baby loss. 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 meeting will take place :
📍 Walsh Funeral and Memorial
39 Park Road Bloxwich WS3 3SS
📅 Sunday, 27th September
🕛 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!

Love Katie x

Ive been sitting reflecting alot recently, and looking back of the things i've learned over the last 2 years.. there is soooo much i wish people could of given me a heads up about! And so many things i wish that are spoken about more...

Can anyone else think of anything ive missed?

🤍 Stillbirth Remembrance Day 🤍

Today we remember every baby who was born sleeping. Every tiny life that was loved, wanted and cherished long before they were born.
Stillbirth isn't “just a pregnancy loss”. It is giving birth to your baby while knowing they won't take a breath.

It is meeting the baby you imagined, dreamed about and waited for, and then having to leave the hospital without them.

In the UK, around 1 in every 250 births ends in stillbirth.

That means that behind this statistic are thousands of babies, thousands of parents and thousands of families whose lives have been changed forever.
And every single one of those babies matters.
Today, we remember their names.
We remember their faces.
We remember their tiny hands and feet.
We remember the futures their families imagined for them.
Because a baby's life doesn't have to be long to be meaningful.
Loved beyond words.
Missed beyond measure.
Remembered forever. 🤍🩷💙

💛 It’s okay to take a break. 💛

This week, as we see the back to school photos filling our social media feeds, please remember that it’s okay to step away for a while.

For bereaved parents, these posts can bring a kind of pain that others may not understand. While we are happy for the children putting on their uniforms, carrying their little backpacks and taking those first day photos, we can also be grieving the child who should have been doing the exact same thing.

The milestones we imagined can suddenly feel very real when we see them happening for everyone else.

Maybe your child should have been starting school this year. Maybe they should have been moving into another year group. Maybe you had imagined their first uniform, their first school shoes, their nervous little smile at the school gates. 💔

And when those moments don't happen, it can hurt all over again. So if you need to mute accounts, come off social media, avoid certain posts or simply give yourself some space this week.. that is okay.

Your child may not be walking through those school gates, but they will always be part of your family, and every milestone they should have reached matters. 🕊️💛
Be gentle with yourself this week. You are allowed to take a break.

💜 National Grief Awareness Day 💜

Today is a reminder that grief has no timeline, no rulebook and no expiry date.
Grief doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some days you may feel like you’re coping, and other days simply getting through the day can feel like an achievement.

You might laugh, smile, go to work, make plans and enjoy moments of happiness and still deeply miss the person you’ve lost.

There is no “right” way to grieve. You don’t have to explain your grief, compare your loss to anyone else’s, or feel guilty for having a good day.

For those who have lost a baby or child, you are still their parent. Their life mattered. Their name matters. Their story matters. And the love you have for them doesn’t disappear because they are no longer here

Sendng you all so much love 🌈