The article reflects the deep emotional turmoil experienced by a parent after the stillbirth of their daughter, Lila. The author recounts vivid dreams of Lila, filled with warmth and beauty, contrasting sharply with the harsh reality of her absence. The pain of waking from these dreams highlights the profound grief that permeates their life. The narrative details the heartbreaking moments following Lila's birth and the couple's struggle to cope with their loss, emphasizing the silence and emptiness that follows such a tragedy.
Waking up is devastating. It's like stepping into the life I thought we'd share, that we were supposed to share, and then having it ripped away from me.
I had no idea how we would ever heal. We spent two days in the hospital with Lila before we had to say goodbye.
Fewer sounds haunt me more deeply than the silence in the delivery room when she was born.
The weight of grief is so heavy on my chest that I can't move.
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