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A Path of Courage & Grace

Posted By PLICA Founder, SK Reid ,
30/12/2024 23:00 PM
As 2024 draws to a close, there’s an opportunity to pause and reflect on the moments that have shaped us. For those of us in the childless community, this reflection can carry unique complexities....

Finding Peace in Reflection: Navigating the Year’s Close

Posted By PLICA Founder SK Reid,
23/12/2024 20:40 PM
As we approach the end of another year, it’s natural to pause and reflect on what has been for many of us, a complex, challenging, and sometimes difficult personal journey. For those navigating grief,...

A Beacon of Hope in the Darkness

Posted By PLICA and SK Reid,
08/11/2024 18:00 PM
I love the Thanksgiving tradition that is celebrated in the United States. The idea of giving thanks for the blessings in our lives is an affirmation of life and living. However, Thanksgiving, like ho...

Honouring the Unseen Grief: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Posted By PLICA and SK Reid,
15/10/2024 16:00 PM
In October's quiet moments, I reflect on lives cut short and lives turned upside down. For many parents, October 15th is a day of deep memory. It's a time to remember the love that remains, even...

Behind the Mask: Navigating the Silent Grief of Perinatal Loss and Involuntary Childlessness

Posted By PLICA Founder SK Reid,
08/10/2024 22:00 PM
Pregnancy loss, infant loss, and involuntary childlessness are deeply personal and often misunderstood. They leave a lasting impact on individuals and families. This awareness month, we explore the pr...

Embracing the Silent Struggle: A Personal Reflection on Mother’s Day

Posted By PLICA Founder, SK Reid,
11/05/2024 23:00 PM
Mother's Day is a day that brings forth a multitude of emotions for each of us. For me, it has become a day of profound reflection, acknowledging the complexities of caregiving, the silent struggles...

Illuminating the Untold: Grief and Resilience on International Women's Day

Posted By PLICA and SK Reid,
08/03/2024 18:50 PM
The Untold Anguish In the tapestry of women's experiences, there exist threads of profound anguish that often go unnoticed – the silent struggle of involuntary childlessness and the heartbreaking...

Navigating the New Year with Compassion

Posted By PLICA Founder, SK Reid,
25/01/2024 21:00 PM
A Heartfelt Message for the PLICA Community Hello, and Happy New Year! As January gets well underway, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each of you. This isn't just the start of another year;...

Managing the Grief of Childlessness During Christmas

Posted By SK Reid,
23/12/2023 21:00 PM
At Christmas time, it's natural to feel a sense of joy and excitement as we connect with loved ones and create new memories. But for those experiencing childlessness grief, family-centric...

Navigating Childlessness at Christmas Time

Posted By SK Reid,
21/12/2023 17:00 PM
Family holiday gatherings can be emotionally difficult when you're coping with involuntary childlessness, perinatal loss and infertility. The holidays may remind us that our family building has not...