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Finding Light After Loss: Three Supports That Helped Me Heal
After losing her son Marshall, Alanna Knobben learned that healing after child loss comes through connection, remembrance, and redefinition. Connecting with others brings understanding and hope, remembrance keeps loved ones present in our lives, and redefinition allows us to rebuild, honoring both love and loss as we learn to live forward.

Butterfly Support Network
Oct 302 min read


Infertility Sucks
By Emma Gardner, Butterfly Run Vancouver Committee Member We had a pregnancy scare recently. We are careful and we take precautions not...
emilycordonier
May 3, 20237 min read


Zaria's Story
There are two distinct hospital visits that have changed my life forever. The first, was being told I was pregnant, and the second, was...
emilycordonier
Sep 21, 20223 min read


A Love Letter to My Sweet Son Lloyd (IV) James Markle
Dearest James ~ When I found out I was pregnant with you - I just could not stop smiling. I shared the news with a confidante and she...
emilycordonier
Apr 30, 20225 min read


Eight Days, A Lifetime of Love: Miguel's Story
*This story of Miguel, has been so lovingly and bravely shared by his mother Mia with the Butterfly Run community. Photo Credit to Annie...
emilycordonier
Feb 6, 202211 min read


Amari's Story
*January 24 of this year marks six years since Alisha became a mother to her son Amari. She has graciously shared the heartbreaking story...
emilycordonier
Jan 24, 20228 min read


Our Pathway to Parenthood: Johanna's Gift
* This personal story of loss has been generously shared by Kim and her husband Stephen, who were both members of the Butterfly Run...
emilycordonier
Jan 11, 20224 min read


When Grief and the Holidays Go Hand in Hand
*this story was generously shared by Brooke who joined the Butterfly Run Committee after experiencing the loss of her baby. My dating...
emilycordonier
Dec 21, 20217 min read


Brayden's Story
*Local mother Larissa shares the story of her sweet son Brayden. My husband and I met later in life so after we got married we decided to...
emilycordonier
Nov 30, 20213 min read
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