grief

It means a lot that OAW is still here for my family. Knowing that we can lean on OAW years later and that they still understand is meaningful. The amount of time they put into this program shows how much they care for their recipient families and our mental health. Capturing memories is so important,…

I would absolutely recommend the Grief Recovery Program offered by On Angels’ Wings. Based on participating in other programs, I think this one is the most thorough. I think it promotes full healing over a relationship in one 8-week course.

Adalyn’s legacy lives on by helping us destigmatize stillbirth. My husband and I both have visible tattoos honoring her. We speak about her often, include her whenever someone asks how many children we have, and make sure she continues to be part of our family’s story. Cassidy knows all about her big sister.

The decision for a pregnancy after child loss is personal and 100% between you, your partner, and your physicians.  For some parents, the desire to try again feels immediate. Others may feel afraid, emotionally overwhelmed, or uncertain about whether they want another pregnancy at all. In some cases, infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss may already…

On May 16, 2026, On Angels’ Wings hosted its 6th Annual Spa Day for recipient mothers in the Springfield area, bringing together local businesses and service providers to offer a free day of pampering, relaxation, and emotional support for mothers who have experienced infant loss or are caring for medically fragile children.

“Working with these children for a whole dedicated day helped reinvigorate my drive for this mission,” Cramer said. “This is the work we are meant to be doing. Meeting a child in the deepest part of their emotions and giving them a safe place to reveal them is no small task. It creates a deep…

I want to talk about something else equally entangled with our mental health: grief. And more specifically, how we respond — or often, how we don’t quite know how to respond — when someone we care about is deep in the throes of it.