In January 2020, Swagata Majumdar faced the unimaginable grief of losing her twins. The grief of losing her children became overwhelming.

She also realized that child loss is a significant taboo in India, leading to the isolation of bereaved mothers.

Determined to challenge this stigma and support others, Majumdar — along with her friends — started a support group for mothers who have lost a child. Today, she has found healing and is now living with a happy family.

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This piece is published in cooperation with Newsreel Asia.

Mariya Rajan is a founding member of Newsreel Asia in India. She is also a design consultant at ReligionUnplugged.com.