Deborah writes letters to her daughter Sibby, who was stillborn at 40 weeks.
“We were delighted to meet her, even though my heart was broken into a million pieces”.
Please be aware that this episode discusses baby loss. If you have been affected by the issues in this episode, there are support charities in many countries or it may help to speak to a medical professional or someone you trust.
Episode 12 letter writer: Deborah
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