EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 1H 12M
𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝘼𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙡
from Confessions of a Grieving Mother · host Emma's Footprints
Type of loss: Life-limiting diagnosis, infant loss, twin lossMore about this story: In this episode, we are honored to share the story of Emily Riggi and her beloved daughter, Abigail.Emily delivered her identical twin girls at 32 weeks and quickly realized that something was different. While one daughter continued to grow stronger, Abigail faced challenge after challenge. After countless tests and a brain MRI, Emily and her family received the devastating news that Abigail’s condition was not sustainable. Surrounded by love and held tightly in the arms of her family, Abigail passed away just six days after birth.In this heartfelt conversation, Emily reflects on navigating the joy and complexity of welcoming twins while simultaneously facing unimaginable grief. She shares what it was like to parent both daughters, to say goodbye to Abigail, and to continue honoring her life while raising her sister.
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Type of loss: Life-limiting diagnosis, infant loss, twin lossMore about this story: In this episode, we are honored to share the story of Emily Riggi and her beloved daughter, Abigail.Emily delivered her identical twin girls at 32 weeks and quickly realized that something was different. While one daughter continued to grow stronger, Abigail faced challenge after challenge. After countless tests and a brain MRI, Emily and her family received the devastating news that Abigail’s condition was not sustainable. Surrounded by love and held tightly in the arms of her family, Abigail passed away just six days after birth.In this heartfelt conversation, Emily reflects on navigating the joy and complexity of welcoming twins while simultaneously facing unimaginable grief. She shares what it was like to parent both daughters, to say goodbye to Abigail, and to continue honoring her life while raising her sister.
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