Happy 3rd Birthday beautiful boy. I cried a river for you today but it was a painful privilege to still feel your loss so sharply within me. It was a privilege because so many have forgotten all about you. Only one friend remembered. And just one of my parents. It crushes me that for everyone else you have faded in to the background and become forgettable.

But not for me. Never to me. I miss you always and I will cry for you until the day I die. And as painful and horrible as it is, I'm glad those tears keep coming, because it reminds me how close we are, even though you are not here. You are hinged to me, my precious boy, forever here inside this quiet ache I carry. It hurts so much even three years later. But I feel you there in that aching space, and it's something.

Oh Anon, I know. Thinking of you and your little one.

Happy Birthday sweet boy. Your post is beautiful. The tears prove your connection..the bond between mother and child never goes away. I am so sorry that most forgot about his birthday. That is one of the hardest parts...that everyone seems to move on. I will be thinking of him and your family today. xoxo

Happy birthday beautiful boy. Lots of love for your mama too. I'll remember your day for the rest of my life, november first.

Your post bought tears to my eyes. Hope you find strength

I hope to one day integrate my Nadia into my life and sense of self in that special and deep way that you carry your little boy's memory.