A Rainbow Lives in Me: a heartfelt story about loss, feelings and family

A Rainbow Lives in Me: a heartfelt story about loss, feelings and family

A Rainbow Lives in Me is a heartfelt story about love, loss and the enduring connection between families and their angels. The power of rhyme and color help children to see the beauty in their emotions and the love within every kind of family. Written by teachers, this tender story offers hope, comfort, and connection for families healing after loss. The story is inspired by the science of fetal microchimerism, the natural exchange of cells between mother and baby during pregnancy. Even after loss, some cells remain in the mother’s body, becoming part of her tissues and organs. This lasting connection means every pregnancy leaves a permanent imprint. Not just on the mother, but on future siblings and family members as well. The “rainbow” within us is a cellular legacy from the babies we carried but couldn’t raise: a legacy of love, loss, and enduring connection.