Last week, Carrie and Jonathan from The Still Project posted an invitation on their Facebook page to join them for The Still Project's 1st Birthday Celebration in Rancho Palos Verdes on June 9th. Since RPV is so close to our house, my husband and I decided to go and show our support for The Still Project.
The gathering was held by the grave of Carrie and Jonathan's daughter, Elena, located in the Babyland section of the cemetery. It was a beautiful, quiet and peaceful location. We all sat on blankets in a circle and all of the conversation was really casual and informal. During our time there, we learned a little more about their documentary, as well as the film, Return to Zero. We also had the chance to talk about Gabriel and our experience with babyloss.
I'm really glad that we had this opportunity to get to know Carrie and Jonathan. It was such an inspiration to see firsthand, the passion they have for their film and for breaking the silence surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. I really think this documentary will be amazing and I'm so eager to see the impact it will have on society and the babyloss community, especially those who feel silenced after the loss of a baby.
I know that many of you are already familiar with the Still Project. For those of you who have not yet heard about this incredible endeavor, please take a moment to read more about it and to share it with others.
The Still Project is a feature length documentary that is being produced by Carrie and Jonathan Pascual who lost their baby girl, Elena in 2002.
The mission of the Still Project is to break the silence surrounding babyloss by educating the public with an honest and real-life glimpse into the lives of couples and families affected by pregnancy and infant loss. I can't express how important and significant this documentary is. It is truly something worth getting excited about!
We have all endured unnecessary pain due to the ignorance of others. We've all been victims of insensitive and naive comments made by those who have no clue what it feels like to lose a baby. Our lives have been turned upside-down and shattered into a million un-mendable pieces. But the rest of the world has barely been impacted.
There are SO MANY myths that surround babyloss. The worst being that we're not supposed to talk about it. Nobody talks about dead babies. People are uncomfortable or afraid to speak their names. People don't know how to ask questions. We want to talk about our children. We want to be their voices. But we are silenced by an unnecessary and outdated social taboo.
Many people don't know anything about pregnancy and infant loss. They don't understand. And they'll continue to not understand if we remain silent.
This is why the Still Project is so important. So Necessary.
Nothing will ever change if people don't take the steps to instigate the change they want to see in the world.
The Still Project will raise awareness, spread the truth, and provide a powerful voice for all of us who have lost our precious babies. This documentary will help to break the silence and to teach others that our children do matter. It will provide an accurate and profound insight into the lives of those who are permanently and tragically broken and devastated by babyloss. And I believe that this film will make an enormous impression on the world around us and will pave the way for much needed change.
Share the Still Project and #SayItOutLoud for our babies!
