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Since completing the program, I’ve been able to have a different outlook on how I process grief. Giving myself permission to feel all my feelings has not only changed how I process, but how I can also support others going through grief. I also learned not to put grief inside a tiny box and only…

Providing grief recovery is the very sweet cherry-on-top of the services OAW offers. OAW touches a very niche group of families who are experiencing things that sometimes make us feel so isolated from our peers and the rest of the world. OAW has been part of my life since 2020 and has offered ongoing support…

On Angels’ Wings has walked beside us through unimaginable grief and incredible joy. They loved us through the loss of Ian, celebrated our miracle with Frankie, and have continued reminding us that neither of our boys will ever be forgotten.

Jacob taught us so much during his eight months with us. We will always cherish the memories we have of him and never let his memory fade. Reid will always know how strong and brave his big brother was. Our family has grown closer through the pain of losing Jacob, and it has made us…

Sarah and Michael showed incredible strength. We had been told they likely wouldn’t survive birth, yet they stayed with us for 30 precious hours. They fought with everything they had until they couldn’t fight anymore. They taught us how to love. They taught us what strength truly looks like. They gave us the resilience to…

Even though Elizabeth Rose isn’t physically with us, she still received her miracle of being healed. She taught me the importance of life and not giving up. Because if she had the strength to endure everything she was going through, so can I, no matter what life looks like.

Her BPD diagnosis felt incredibly overwhelming. Every day we watched her struggle, even with the level of support she was receiving. Her doctors explained that she would continue to struggle until her lungs grew and strengthened, and that simply took time. We were fearful that she would tire out from working so hard to breathe…

Doctors explained that CDK19 is a neurodevelopmental gene mutation, meaning it affects the brain and nervous system. They told me that eventually it would likely lead to grand mal seizures. They painted a picture of a future full of limitations—that she might never walk, never run, and never have the independence other children enjoy. But…

Cole is full of joy, love, and wonder. He truly takes in the world around him and approaches life with incredible grit. Every milestone he has achieved has required hard work, and he meets each challenge with joy. Everyone who meets him is drawn to his positive, fun, and silly personality.

Acknowledging what has happened is such a significant part of processing trauma. What OAW provides is a tangible way to acknowledge both the loss and the love. Giving families something real to hold onto—especially when everything else feels shattered—is something that cannot be replaced.