Ep. 039 - When Motherhood Remains a Dream: Hailey and Isla's Story

On this episode of The Empty Arms Podcast, Hailey shares her heartbreaking and deeply honest journey of loss, longing, and love. After years of trying to have a baby and multiple rounds of IVF, Hailey finally became pregnant with her daughter, Isla. At 26 weeks, she tragically lost her. The grief was overwhelming, compounded by previous losses, and left her living in a world without children, a place filled with invisible motherhood and quiet longing.

Through her pain, Hailey has created Isla's Embrace, a project dedicated to meeting other loss families where they are, helping them feel seen, supported, and less alone. Her story is raw, heart-wrenching, and full of love for families who haven't yet received their rainbow. Hailey's honesty is a vital reminder that not every mother gets her rainbow, and some carry this grief forever. But even in that sorrow, connection and meaning can grow.

This episode is brought to you by Black Bear Cinemas.