Confessions of a Grieving Mother

Emma's Footprints
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Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death affects more families than you may realize. Tracy and Julie (two grieving mothers) are here to help educate, support and break the stigma behind this topic of pregnancy and infant loss. Join us as laugh, cry and remember our babies!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗵𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗲

    Type of Loss: Stillbirth More about this story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Brittney Dunphy shares the heartbreaking story of her son, Garth. After a long and healthy pregnancy, Brittney went into her 38-week appointment expecting to hear her baby boy’s heartbeat—but instead learned the unimaginable: Garth had passed away. He was stillborn after tying a true knot in his umbilical cord, a tragic and rare event that forever changed Brittney’s life. She opens up about the shock, the grief, and the love she carries for her son. Join us as we honor Garth’s memory and hold space for Brittney’s journey through loss and healing.

    38 min

  2. 11 SEPT

    𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗿: 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻

    Grief doesn’t follow a straight line and triggers can show up anywhere, anytime. In this episode, we talk with Pamela Presler, about what grief triggers really are, why they can feel so overwhelming, and how to navigate them with compassion and care. Pam shares practical strategies for recognizing your own triggers, responding in ways that honor both your grief and your healing, and creating space for growth along the way. Whether it’s a date on the calendar, a place you visit, or an unexpected reminder, this conversation offers hope and tools to walk through those difficult moments.

    25 min

  3. 4 SEPT

    𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲

    Type of Loss: Infant loss More about this episode: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, we hear from Emily as she shares the story of her son, Charlie. From the very beginning, Charlie’s journey was filled with uncertainty. He was expected not to survive pregnancy and faced a 95% chance of having Down syndrome. Against all odds, he was born and continued to defy expectations. At just five months old, Charlie went into cardiac arrest, leaving lasting neurological impacts. Despite ongoing medical challenges, he lived at home surrounded by love until pneumonia and pulmonary hypertension became too much for his little body to fight. Emily opens up about the many layers of grief she and her family have faced from grieving during pregnancy, through medical crises, and finally in saying goodbye. She shares honestly about the anger, the heartbreak, and the tension between faith and human limitation when it comes to caring for medically complex children.

    59 min

  4. 28 AUG

    𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮

    Type of loss: Stillbirth More about Christina’s story: In this episode, we talk with Christina Fitting as she shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter, Julia. At 38 and a half weeks pregnant, Christina went in for what was supposed to be a routine appointment—only to be told that her baby girl’s heartbeat had stopped. Christina opens up about the shock of hearing those words, the moments that followed, and the lifelong impact of carrying both love and grief for Julia. Through her story, she reminds us that behind every stillbirth statistic is a family forever changed. More about Emma's Footprints:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @EmmasFootprints Instagram: @EmmasFootprints

    53 min

  5. 21 AUG

    𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

    In this episode, Tracy and Julie share everything you need to know about our upcoming Emma’s Footprints Memorial Walks. These special gatherings are a time to say your baby’s name out loud, walk beside others who truly understand, and honor where you are in your grief journey. Whether this will be your very first walk or it has become a yearly tradition, we invite you to join us in remembrance, healing, and connection. Save the dates: 🧡 Pittsburgh, PA – September 13 at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center 🩷 Erie, PA – September 21 at Penn State Behrend 💙 Melbourne, FL – November 15 at Wickham Park Your baby’s life matters, and we are here to walk beside you.

    16 min

  6. 14 AUG

    𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻

    Type of loss: Incompetent Cervix, Stillbirth More about Michaela’s story: In this episode, Tracy and Julie talk with Michaela about the loss of her son, Jackson James. Late in her pregnancy, Michaela received a diagnosis of incompetent cervix (IC), but only after her high-risk specialist caught it during an ultrasound that was performed just a few days too late for an emergency cerclage, and a few days too early for Jackson to be saved in the NICU. Michaela shares the shock of learning about IC so late in her pregnancy and the devastation of realizing how narrow the window was to save her baby boy. She opens up about the silence surrounding IC losses, the emotional toll of feeling overlooked by the healthcare system, and the grief journey she has walked since saying goodbye to Jackson. In Jackson’s memory, Michaela is passionate about raising awareness for incompetent cervix losses, advocating for earlier detection and proactive care so other families don’t experience the same heartache. More about Emma's Footprints:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @EmmasFootprintsInstagram: @EmmasFootprints

    42 min

  7. 7 AUG

    𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗵𝗲𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲

    Type of loss: SIDS, Infant Loss More about Rebecca’s story: In this episode, Tracy and Julie talk with Rebecca Toohey about the life and sudden passing of her son, Bodie. Just two days into starting childcare, Bodie tragically passed away due to unsafe sleep practices and lack of supervision. He was just shy of 3 months old. Rebecca shares the devastating moment she learned of Bodie’s passing and the waves of grief that followed. She opens up about the trauma of losing him in a space meant to be safe, the guilt and anger that surfaced in the early days, and how their family is navigating life without their baby boy. In Bodie’s memory, Rebecca and her loved ones created Bodie's Buddies , a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the silence around baby loss and spreading awareness about safe sleep practices. She also reflects on the life-changing support she received from Emma’s Footprints early in her grief, and the continued healing her husband has found through Sad Dads Club. More about Emma's Footprints: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @EmmasFootprintsInstagram: @EmmasFootprints

    44 min

  8. 31 JUL

    𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲

    More about this episode: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie take a pause from storytelling to reflect on the heart of Emma’s Footprints and the families we’ve served so far this year. The numbers may seem like data, but each one represents a baby loved and missed, and parents navigating life after unimaginable loss. Together, they discuss the emotional weight behind these statistics and the sacred work of showing up with compassionate guidance, financial support, and a listening ear. From helping cover burial and cremation costs to providing counseling and memorial items, this episode offers a glimpse into the day-to-day impact of Emma’s mission. If this work speaks to your heart, we invite you to join us in making a difference on Erie Gives Day, Tuesday, August 12. Visit www.ErieGives.org to donate and honor the families we serve—because every number has a name, and every name matters. More about Emma's Footprints: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @EmmasFootprintsInstagram: @EmmasFootprints

    25 min
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Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death affects more families than you may realize. Tracy and Julie (two grieving mothers) are here to help educate, support and break the stigma behind this topic of pregnancy and infant loss. Join us as laugh, cry and remember our babies!

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