As I begin to type our story, Zara’s story; there is still an overwhelming fear of judgement. And yet we know we made the right decision for us, for our family but most importantly for Zara. We never wanted her to feel pain, to suffer or live a limited life. I want to share Zara’s story because although I have found the baby-loss community hugely supportive, TFMR is still a taboo within a taboo.



Elle Wright is a wife, mother, author and blogger. After the death of her son, Teddy, at three days old, Elle started writing to navigate her new life and as a way to feel purpose again. Her Feathering The Empty Nest blog is a way of finding light in darkness, positivity in times of desperation and, hopefully, making a few people laugh along the way.