**After 8 Heartbreaking Losses, She Turned Her Grief Into Hope for Other Families** After experiencing eight pregnancy losses, Colleen knew firsthand the devastating pain, loneliness, and isolation that can follow the loss of a baby. Rather than allowing other families to face that heartbreak alone, she founded Butterfly Wings Perinatal Bereavement Services in Greater Sudbury — an organization dedicated to providing compassion, understanding, and support to parents and families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. In this emotional conversation with Love the North, Colleen explains how her personal journey inspired her to help others navigate one of life's most difficult experiences. Losing a baby isn't just about losing a life. It's about losing an entire future — the first smile, the first steps, the first birthday, the first day of school, and every precious moment a family dreamed of sharing. Butterfly Wings calls this "grieving forward." For approximately 15 years, the organization has helped families understand that grief has no timeline, every baby matters, and no loss should ever be minimized. Through support groups, remembrance events, and community gatherings, Butterfly Wings provides a safe place where parents, grandparents, siblings, and loved ones can speak openly, share their stories, and honour the babies they will never forget. Colleen transformed her personal heartbreak into a source of hope for countless other families. **No family should ever have to walk this journey alone.** 🎥 Watch the full podcast: https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261016-grieving-firsts-never-came-butterfly Please share this story. Someone quietly grieving may need to know that support is available. Love the North — Giving Northern Ontario a Voice. #LoveTheNorth #ButterflyWings #PregnancyLoss #InfantLoss #GriefSupport #Sudbury #NorthernOntario #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness