Pathways to Hope After Baby Loss

Losing a child is the worst moment in any parent's life. Waking up every morning without them is a constant reminder of unbearable grief. Regaining purpose and meaning in your life may seem impossible.

I know, because I've been there. In fact, my journey to help other bereaved parents began after the loss of my own daughter 20 weeks into pregnancy.

My grief felt as if I were in the middle of a stormy ocean being pounded by waves while barely able to keep my head above water. As soon as I had a moment of calmness to catch my breath, another wave quickly crashed down onto me. I was stuck and could not escape.

Over the years it seemed to be getting better. You know the saying, "time heals all wounds?" It doesn't. The pain simply lies dormant, waiting for a trigger to show itself again.

For me, the trigger was the near death of our 4-year-old son from a brain hemorrhage. Not only was a new trauma introduced, but the old one came back. Bigger than ever.

My name is Dr. Tara May (education and experience) and I am a psychologist specializing in trauma and grief recovery. I'm also a bereaved mother who walked through the fire of emotional suffering and into a place of peace. I've had the privilege of sitting beside thousands of people after unspeakable loss and tragedy. I'm always amazed and inspired by the courage and love my clients show in the ways they choose to honor their children and rebuild their lives, even when at first, it seems impossible.

For more than 20 years in my practice, I've helped hundreds overcome their obstacles and heal from tragedy. But when I needed help after the loss of my baby, I couldn't find it.

Support groups and individual therapy allowed me to tread water, but they did not provide the tools to get back to shore.

Over time, through my psychology education and experience helping others, I was able to discover and work through key elements that were keeping me from embracing life and healing after my loss.

These discovered elements form the foundation of my program. The point is to not forget. On the contrary, I want to help you honor and remember your baby, but let go of the suffering that consumes your life.

The free 4-week program, Pathways to Hope After Baby Loss was created specifically for parents whose baby died at any gestational age or after birth. It is full of reflection, inspiration, exercises, and tools to help you move forward through grief after the death of your baby.