I was self-employed afterwards. I didn't go back to work after my son was born. Nothing was the same for me after my son was born. Again, Empty Arms very quickly became a full-time job. I said, “job”, but it was volunteer work. I don't know what it would have done for me if I'd had more time, because I just took the time. I was privileged enough to be able to take that time.
I have seen families forced to go back to work, and it is devastating. I am not exaggerating when I say that sometimes I fear for the lives of friends who have to go back to work within weeks of losing a child. It is....