🌈 Meet the Team – Rainbow Star Volunteer: Angela Sellers, Rainbow Star "Crafter of the Year 2026" It gives us great pleasure to introduce our volunteer, Angela Sellers, who is one of our most dedicated and cherished volunteers at Handmade with Love & Making Memories CIC. Joining us in 2019, Angela has spent over seven years giving her time, talent, and heart to families across the UK. Her commitment, motivation, and kindness make her not only an exceptional volunteer but a t

💙 TO EVERY DADDY WHO HOLDS THEIR CHILD IN HEAVEN INSTEAD OF THEIR ARMS 💙 To all the amazing Dads who have lost a baby or child — whether you said goodbye during pregnancy, at birth, or after they were born; whether it happened recently or many years ago… today we see you, we think of you, and we hold you close in our hearts. Father's day is approaching and we know the impact this has on baby loss dads who face the agonising day of not having your little ones with you. Ever

We spoke briefly about Night-Time Grief during Mental Health Awareness Week, and many parents shared similar emotions. So, we have put together a resource pack that includes information and advice. Please remember this is a lived experience, we are not Health Care Professionals - we are baby and child loss parents. If you require support, please contact us via email at support@handmadewithlove.net, and one of the Admin Team members will get back to you within 24 hours. Our te

Service of Celebration with the Benefact Group We are delighted to share that Harry and I will be attending the Benefact Group’s prestigious Service of Celebration in just 11 days’ time. This invitation is an honour and a meaningful recognition of the work carried out by Hand Made with Love & Making Memories CIC and Angel Parents UK & Worldwide. For twelve years, our focus has been on supporting families affected by pregnancy and infant loss and campaigning for a National Day

The first time I sought help for my mental health was around 2017. A lot was happening with my two daughters’ dad in the lead‑up to our final separation in 2016. I knew I needed to leave that toxic relationship, even though the challenges didn’t end there. He was the reason I had to leave my job at the time, and everything felt uncertain. I went to the doctor and was prescribed medication, along with a place in a CBT group. For me, the group sessions—and even the one‑to‑one m

Mental health was something I never really gave much thought to. I had good days and bad days, and I assumed that was simply part of life. As I got older and responsibilities grew, I noticed more struggles creeping in, but whenever I spoke to my GP, I was told it was normal. So I carried on. When COVID arrived, life strangely felt a little easier. I had the kids with me 24/7 and no real break, but the pace of life slowed. Everything felt more manageable. The biggest shift in

The loss of your baby is not something you caused. There is nothing you could have done differently. You are not to blame.

Good afternoon, and a warm welcome to those visiting our page for the first time. If you have found your way here through grief, heartbreak, or quiet searching, please know you are not alone. Our community holds space for you with compassion and care. Please Choose A coloured heart emoji to represent how you feel today, in the comments below. Thank you. Day 7 Update #MHW2026 Mental Health Awareness Week#bblaw2026 Black Baby Loss Awareness Week This Sunday, we are focusing gen

Together We Are Stronger: The Importance of Peer Group Support in the Baby Loss Community Baby loss reshapes a parent’s world in ways that words rarely capture. It alters identity, relationships, and the quiet spaces of everyday life. In the midst of this heartbreak, many parents feel unseen, unheard, or misunderstood by a society that still struggles to speak openly about pregnancy and infant loss. This is where peer group support becomes not just helpful, but life‑affirming

Charley’s Mental Health Journey APUK Campaign Edition For eight years, Charley has walked a mental health journey shaped by grief, therapy, trusted conversations, and the right medical support. After losing Timothy, Charley reached out to Angel Parents UK and Worldwide for a memory box. In that moment of deep pain, a connection was made — one that opened the door to real support. With gentle guidance, Charley was signposted to EMDR therapy, helping her begin to process the tr

To the amazing team who support us in campaigning for a "National Day of Remembrance for Pregnancy & Infant Loss" in the UK. From gaining signatures to lighting a special candle during the "Wave of Light", they truly are Angels that walk the earth. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for everything you do. Please sign and share our petition asking the UK government to support a National Day of Remembrance; contrary to belief, we do not have a recognised day to honour

Happy International Nurses Day to the amazing human beings we are privileged to work alongside within the NHS and care facilities across the UK. Over the last twelve years, through Angel Parents UK and Handmade with Love & Making Memories, we have worked with some truly outstanding nurses who share our vision of supporting newborn babies, premature babies, and babies born sleeping. From tiny hats to complete burial boxes, we have had the honour of introducing our work to NHS

Sunday 3rd May 2026 – YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and www.handmadewithlove.net (Join us as a member or follower - free of charge. This Sunday, we come together for International Bereaved Mothers’ Day — a day to honour every mother who carries love and loss in her heart. It’s a day for all types of loss: babies born sleeping, children taken too soon, pregnancies that ended before they began, and journeys that had to end to save a mother’s life. It’s also for those who longed

The experience of losing a pregnancy, baby, or child profoundly transforms us all. Each journey through grief shapes our hearts and minds in ways we often can't predict. It is safe to say, " We all change after losing a pregnancy, a baby, or a child." "Grief can jump up and scare the hell out of you", as the saying goes. It is also something, as Admin, we can say it is, and it is certainly not linear. Each of us honours our children in different ways; we share ideas, and, mo

Losing a baby or child during or after pregnancy is one of the most profound and painful experiences a person can face. The grief that follows can feel overwhelming and isolating. Taking time for yourself through intentional self-care can provide moments of relief and healing. Self-Care Sunday offers a dedicated space to focus on your mental health and emotional well-being during this difficult journey. Each week, we will focus on a topic and theme, and we are open to you let

🌈 Rainbow Stars 2026: Honouring the Hearts Who Helped Us Shine As we step into a new year, and a month offline Harry and I find ourselves pausing — taking a breath, looking back, and feeling the weight and warmth of everything that 2025 brought to Hand Made with Love & Making Memories CIC. Each year, this moment arrives quietly at first, then gathers meaning as we begin preparing to announce our Rainbow Stars for the year ahead. Our Rainbow Stars are not simply “top volunte

Friendship, Loss, and Legacy Friendship inside a community like ours is never accidental. It’s built in the quiet moments — the shared purpose, the cups of tea after long days, the laughter that lifts us, and the compassion that carries us through the hardest nights. Some people arrive in our lives as volunteers, but they stay as family. Paul and Annie were exactly that. Seven years ago, we lost our Paul Scully‑Sloan — a man whose kindness ran deep, whose humour softened the

The team has been hard at work, and I’m thrilled to share that we have raised £480.00 so far! It’s absolutely AMAZING! 🤩 Thank you all so much for your support. Your generosity warms my heart and reminds me of the power of community. We are now LIVE! Over the next three days, we will be raising smiles and funds to support our community projects. It’s a beautiful opportunity to come together and make a difference. Our Christmas Target Our Christmas target is £1,000 . Togethe

AOK - Acts of Kindness packs For the past 10 years, we have lovingly offered a special Act of Kindness pack in memory of our precious...

Congratulations to ' JULES LINDOP ' the winner of our Baby Loss Awareness Rose Set winner for our raffle spinner. This stunningly...