My Nonprofit Reviews

My hospital nurseI referred me to the Star Legacy Foundation after my son was stillborn in 2014. I called the number on their brochure and immediately knew this was an orgaqnization that truly understood my heartache. I was asked if I would like to visit with another mom with a loss similar to mine. I eagerly said yes. Less than two hours later, Lindsey - the Executive Director of the Foundation called me herself. I was amazed that someone as busy as she was still had time to talk to me - just another of the many grieving moms that they must hear from. We talked for over an hour and she reassured me that everything I was experiencing was completely normal and I was not 'crazy' for feeling the way I did and that I was not responsible for my baby's death. I learned that she is a nurse practitioner so she was extremely helpful in helping me to understand why some of the things happened the way they did, what the current research says about cord accidents, and helped me sort out some of the things the doctors and nurses and even my friends and family said that didn't make sense or were hurtful. After that first conversation, I felt like a ton of bricks had been lifted off my chest and I could actually breathe again. And - then she called me back a few days later - just to check in and see how I was doing. We still keep in touch by email on a regular basis and by phone when I just need to talk or have a particular question. She also offered to have another Dad talk to my husband. He was resistant but when this Dad called him they talked for a short time and then met up to have a beer. I saw an entirely new man emerge - he too benefitted so much from just talking to someone who has lived our nightmare. My parents now attend a group for other grandparents and they really enjoy it. I can't say enough for what this organization and Lindsey in particular has done to help us move forward. We attended their run/walk event and were amazed at the volumes of people that came who know the sorrow of losing a child. We are now volunteering as we can and one day hope to be in a place where we too can be there for other families in their darkest hours.