The EMA Project

Mother’s Day is not always a day of simple celebration; for many, it is a profoundly bittersweet day that holds both love and heavy grief.

Holding space in my 💙 for all that may be present for you today.

and was proud to endorse the Moms Matter Act, a new state grant program investing in community-based programs supporting perinatal mental health – like local support groups, perinatal SUD care, peer support for those facing pregnancy and infant loss, and more – particularly in Black and Brown communities most impacted by maternal and mental health disparities.

The Moms Matter Act was established in law last year as part of the state’s omnibus maternal health bill, but it still needs funding to operate and make a difference. Can you help? CLICK the link to write to your State Rep. today to urge them to fund the Moms Matter Act in this year’s budget.

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/fund-the-moms-matter-act-support-house-amendment-1049

💙Thank you for helping me honor my somshine, Eddie Manuel, with this work.💙

Will you support this work?

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to honor the many families who have experienced the unimaginable heartbreak of loss of pregnancy, transition of a child, and for some forced abortions.

As the mother of my Angel Eddie Manuel, 3 other angels who did not make it earthside and founder of The EMA Project, I know this pain intimately. This journey is filled with profound love and grief.

Through The EMA Project, we hold space for those navigating this path, ensuring no one feels alone. Grieving is a deeply personal and ongoing process, but together, we can support one another with compassion.

I also want to shed more light on forced abortion, a form of reproductive coercion in which a womb holder is compelled to terminate a pregnancy against their will or without clear consent. This coercion can come from various sources, such as societal pressures or the influence of intimate partners, guardians, medical professionals, or others who force, threaten, or manipulate them into having an abortion. If this has happened to you, know that you, too, deserve a space to grieve.

Let us stand together in this sacred space of healing, supporting one another through shared loss and lifting up each precious life. Eddie Manuel, like all of the beautiful souls gone too soon, is forever in my heart and the heart of The EMA Project. I created this with big dreams and lots of love to support others in their journey.

Love you to infinity 💚

♥️Registration is Now Open!♥️ Join us for a day dedicated to rest, healing, and community. Sign up through the link in our bio.

💫Registration closes August 31, 2024.💫

This event is designed for birthing individuals who have experienced pregnancy, infant, or child loss. This year, we're welcoming those who have lost a child due to illness or violence. We're here together.

Navigating the loss of a child can be difficult and isolating. We invite you to come, build connections, and share your child with us.

A special thanks to and for the grant opportunity. This event is organized by Sahirah of and of and , two Mamas who came together in memory of our children.

Please share this with anyone who might benefit from this community. Tag us if you share on your story.

Thank you for supporting our work in memory of all the children no longer with us.