Bessie's Story
Bessie explains how after her IVF resulted in miscarriages she continues to fight for a family, and how support from Sands has saved her and changed how she manages to live as she continues her journey for answers. She shares how the Sands helpline was there in her darkest days, how the charity helped give her the tools and confidence to discuss medical aspects of her losses with professionals, so she felt heard, seen and got the answers she needed, and how they ensured she knew what support she needed going back to work after her losses. Bessie also shares how on the days she feels lost and alone, posting on the Sands online community and knowing there are people in that community that understand her, makes those days a little easier and less lonely. This week, Bessie is taking on the London Marathon for Sands to turn the pain of loss into something good and repay the support and kindness that’s been given to her in the hardest time of her life. She is running in memory of her own babies, her friends' baby Jayden, and everyone else's families and children who deserved to be here but aren't.
