In a poignant recounting, Dr. Laura Abbott worked with 29 women across UK prisons who shared their experiences of losing their babies shortly after birth. Many mothers described profound grief and physical pain at having their newborns taken away, expressing feelings of longing and loss. The Lost Mothers Project aims to shed light on this overlooked issue, allowing these mothers to voice their emotions. The collaborative initiative highlights the ongoing struggles of these women, many of whom had never discussed their traumatic experiences before, often amidst the chaos of prison life.
"It's like losing a limb, losing your sightâlosing any hope," explained a mother who had been separated from her newborn shortly after birth.
"I've never felt pain like it. It was in my chest, in my heart. Even in my belly. It's as if my whole body craved him," shared another prisoner.
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