Kelsey Boden

Walking for Our Angels: My Journey with Baby Loss and Hope

When you go through the heartbreak of baby loss, the world can feel unbearably heavy. It’s a grief that’s invisible to so many, yet it shapes your every breath. For me, walking this path has meant finding strength in places I never expected—and realizing the importance of community, remembrance, and hope.

This year, I’m taking part in a baby loss charity walk, a cause that is incredibly close to my heart. Each step I take is for the little life (or little lives) I carry in my heart every single day. Though my baby is not here to hold, their memory fuels my journey forward.

The walk isn’t just about raising money—it’s about breaking the silence. It’s about showing that parents who’ve experienced loss are not alone, even though the world sometimes makes us feel that way. It’s about honoring the tiny footprints that left the deepest impressions on our hearts.

Why I Walk

I walk because grief deserves space.

I walk because love doesn’t end.

I walk because our angels deserve to be remembered.

I walk because hope still matters.

Finding Community in Loss

One of the most healing parts of this journey has been meeting others who understand. At events like this, we share stories, tears, and laughter. We carry each other when the weight feels too heavy. And together, we remind the world that our babies matter.

How You Can Support

If you’ve experienced loss, know you are not alone. There is a community of parents, families, and friends who walk this journey together. If you want to honor a little one, taking part in a charity walk is a powerful way to do so. And if you haven’t faced this pain yourself, showing support—whether through walking, donating, or simply listening—means more than words can say.

This walk is for my angel. For all the angels. For love, for remembrance, for healing.

Though my arms may be empty, my heart carries my baby with me always. Every step I take is a step for them.