Becky Jackson Curran
Infant and Toddler Loss Support Group Facilitator
1) Describe briefly how you got involved with Empty Arms.
I first got involved with Empty Arms through a meaningful and unexpected connection. Two years after the death of a childhood friend, one of her colleagues, someone I had never met, reached out to me. She had hoped to meet me in person first so it would not feel like a message from a stranger. As we talked, we discovered we shared the experience of child loss, creating an immediate bond. She also told me how deeply my friend cared for me and for Baby Jackson, reaffirming her gift for showing up for others. She asked if I would consider joining Empty Arms, and I said yes. Since then, it has become a place of connection and purpose, allowing me to support other families while honoring Jackson’s life.
2) What makes you most proud of the work we do/What do you like most about Empty Arms?
What I’m most proud of is the way Empty Arms creates a space where families feel truly seen, supported, and understood in the depth of their grief. Almost four years after Jackson died, I joined an Infant and Toddler Loss Support Group without knowing what I was looking for, only that the ache was still there and the questions had not gone away. Sitting with parents whose children were close in age to Jackson, I felt something shift within me. For the first time, I did not have to explain the weight of my loss or the way time had changed. They already understood. In that space, I felt the relief of being known and the comfort of being held by a community rooted in love, loss, and remembrance, where Jackson’s life is honored and my grief is never something I have to carry alone.
3) Share a passion in your life and/or work outside of EABS.
A passion in my life outside of Empty Arms is advocating for disability inclusion and redefining how people understand and experience disability. This work is deeply personal to me. It is shaped not only by my own lived experience, but by Jackson. Becoming his mom changed how I see the world and strengthened my commitment to building spaces where every life is valued and every story matters. Through my public speaking, book and social media post writing, and everyday interactions, I work to challenge assumptions, break down bias, and help people feel seen and respected. Carrying Jackson with me in this work gives it even greater meaning, reminding me every day to lead with empathy, to create change, and to help others embrace who they are with confidence and pride.
Becky is located in East Boston.