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“What keeps me going is knowing that the work I’m doing each day with @MomsDemand and @Everytown for Gun Safety is changing lives and saving lives.” This #BereavedMothersDay, share Stephanie's story.
May 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Bryan, forever 32 💔

#BereavedMothersDay #grief
May 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
No parent should ever have to experience the loss of their child. This #BereavedMothersDay, we call attention to Matthew’s case by sharing his #MomentsThatSurvive story. etwn.us/429IAXd
Moments That Survive: Lydia
To this day, there have been no arrests in his murder.
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May 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 🕊️💔❤️

#BereavedMothersDay love to all moms whose children have died. And thank you to our own Mattie Scott for leading our annual pre-Mother’s Day brunch for moms of children killed by gun violence.
May 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Tisa’s life was forever changed when her only child, Tyrell, was shot and killed. She created a nonprofit organization, We Are Their Voices, to honor Tyrell and others who have lost their lives to senseless gun violence.

Share Tisa’s story this #BereavedMothersDay.
Moments that Survive: Tisa
On November 30, 2015, my life changed forever when my 23-year-old son and only child was murdered due to senseless gun violence in Summerville, SC.
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May 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Bryan, forever 32 💔

#BereavedMothersDay #grief
May 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
On March 12, 2012, Mary Long’s only son, Eric, was killed by senseless gun violence at 25-years-old. ​We celebrate Eric’s life by sharing his #MomentsThatSurvive story this #BereavedMothersDay:
Moments That Survive: Mary
On March 12, 2012, Eric Williams, my only child, was killed at 25 years old, due to senseless gun violence.
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May 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM
On December 6, 2023, Priscilla Alverson’s 15-year-old son Bailey was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight.

We honor Bailey and the 42,000 Americans whose lives are stolen by gun violence every year. Join us by sharing Bailey’s #MomentsThatSurvive this #BereavedMothersDay:
Moments That Survive: Priscilla
A teen stepped across road and opened fire. My son jumped in front to shove the others out of the way. Both sons were shot, but Bailey didn't survive.
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May 3, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Christy’s 10-year-old son, Wyland, was shot and killed by his father in 2020, who had an active restraining order at the time.

“I hope that sharing my struggles, along with many fond memories of my sweet angel, will help people fight for the safety of children.” #BereavedMothersDay
Moments That Survive: Christy
On March 2, 2020, my life was changed forever. My only son, Wyland, was shot and killed by his father.
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May 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On November 25, 2011, Diana and her 21-year-old daughter, Amy, enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with their extended family. The following day, Amy was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting.

This #BereavedMothersDay, honor mothers whose children have been stolen by gun violence by sharing her story.
Moments That Survive: Diana
Her name is Esscence T. Christal. She is not just a number.
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May 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“Burying your child is something that parents should never face.”

Jenny’s world was shattered when her daughter, Amy, was fatally shot by a man who was angry at her for encouraging his girlfriend to leave that abusive relationship.

This #BereavedMothersDay, share Jenny’s story.
Moments That Survive: Jenny
On Friday, November 20,1992, I would get a call from the Sheriff’s Office saying "Amy was in an accident". I asked if she had been in her car, and he said no, she’d been shot.
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May 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sharmaine’s life was forever changed when her only son, Jared, was shot and killed by a stray bullet from someone who shouldn’t have had access to a gun. He died two weeks before his 24th birthday.

This #BereavedMothersDay, share Sharmaine’s story.
Moments that Survive: Sharmaine
I became a survivor on July 11, 2015 when my only son Jared Brown was killed by a stray bullet by someone that should have never had his hands on a gun.
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May 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join me on May 4th - Bereaved Mother’s Day. No registration required. #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #BereavedMothersDay #Grief
April 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This #BereavedMothersDay we send our love and support to those who have experienced loss. Mother's Day can be a struggle for those grieving, but today we recognize and honor these women. Your grief is valid, your role as a mother is valid, and your children are valid.
May 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Alejandra Grigorescu’s son Chad was full of life, driven, and had a silly side that made everyone laugh, but because of an unsecured gun in the workplace, Chad’s life was stolen.

We remember and honor Chad by sharing his #MomentsThatSurvive story this #BereavedMothersDay:
Moments That Survive: Alejandra
Chad, who had no experience with guns, encountered that weapon. In a moment that should have never existed, he accessed it and it cost him his life.
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May 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Why are adoptees speaking out? Because no one stood up for our moms but we will now. #bereavedmothersday #adoptiontrauma
May 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Today is International Bereaved Mothers Day, acknowledging the pain of losing a child, suffering miscarriage, and infertility. If this is you, I’m wishing you a gentle and peaceful day. If this is someone you love, let them know you care. #mothersday #grief #childloss #bereavedmothersday
May 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
On November 25, 2011, Diana and her 21-year-old daughter, Amy, enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with their extended family. The following day, Amy was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting.

This #BereavedMothersDay, honor mothers whose children have been stolen by gun violence by sharing her story.
Moments That Survive: Diana
Her name is Esscence T. Christal. She is not just a number.
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May 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Erica Taylor’s life changed forever on December 30, 2017, when her 19-year-old daughter, Juanita, was shot in the head by a stray bullet while at a friend's birthday party.

We remember her life by sharing her #MomentsThatSurvive story this #BereavedMothersDay:
Moments That Survive: Erica
My name is Erica Taylor, founder of the Juanita Strong Forever Project and mother of Juanita Raquel Lolesio. Juanita was only 19 when her life was tragically cut short by gun violence.
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May 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
If you ever get tired of fighting against gun violence, take a moment to check out this website.

Moments That Survive offers those who have experienced gun violence a platform to share their story in their own words.

#BereavedMothersDay #gunvilence #guns #murdered
Moments That Survive: Tara
My son, Quamel J. Anderson, was 28 years old when he was killed by gun violence a few blocks from his home in the Bronx.
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May 5, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Hoping this Bereaved Mother’s Day is being gentle on all. 💜
#pregnancyandinfantloss #PAIL #BereavedMothersDay #May4th
May 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Hoping this Bereaved Mother’s Day is being gentle on all. 💜
#PregnancyAndInfantLoss #PAIL #BereavedMothersDay #May4th
May 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
So many mothers have been forced into adoption as the only way for their child to be okay but they’ve left the porch light on hoping one day their children would want to find them and be able to.
#bereavedmothersday #childloss #adoption
May 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
When Wanda Johnson’s son Oscar was shot and killed by a police officer on New Year’s Day in 2009, the whole world watched.

​Oscar’s life mattered, and we remember with action every day by sharing his #MomentsThatSurvive story this #BereavedMothersDay:
Moments That Survive: Wanda
Oscar Grant III was a 22-year-old Black man who was killed in the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2009 by a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) police officer.
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May 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM