How does a marriage survive the unimaginable after the stillbirth of a baby?
In this deeply moving episode of Cry It Out Loud, Celeste and Hannes Ringoot share the story of their daughter, Ellory, who was stillborn just eight months ago. Together, they open their hearts about falling in love, dreaming of becoming parents, and the heartbreaking day everything changed.
But this conversation is about more than loss.
It's about how two people grieve differently while choosing to stay connected. It's about protecting a relationship through unimaginable heartbreak, learning to love each other in new ways, and discovering that grief and hope can exist side by side.
Since Ellory's passing, Celeste and Hannes have transformed their grief into purpose by completing monthly running challenges and marathons around the world to raise awareness for stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and infant loss ensuring that Ellory's life continues to make an impact.
In this episode, we explore:
- Life before stillbirth and dreaming of becoming parents
- The emotional impact of stillbirth on a marriage and relationship
- How husbands and wives often grieve differently after losing a baby
- Communication, intimacy, and staying connected after baby loss
- Turning heartbreak into advocacy through running and awareness
- Honoring a baby's legacy after stillbirth
- Finding hope, healing, and purpose after pregnancy and infant loss
Whether you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, pregnancy loss, or are supporting someone who has, this episode is a powerful reminder that grief doesn't end love—it transforms it.
Hosted by Chasing the Rainbows, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free daily support for families navigating infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infant loss, and pregnancy after loss.
Because every baby deserves to be remembered.
Because every parent deserves to be supported.
Because Every Loss Matters.
Find support, volunteer, donate, or learn more at chasingtherainbows.org.
