In this powerful episode of Unspoken, we explore the heartbreaking ritual of creating memory boxes for children who have passed away in the intensive care unit. Crafted by caring hands, these wooden boxes hold footprints, hand molds, locks of hair, and heart tracings—tangible echoes of lives cut too short. But what happens when there aren’t enough memories to fill the box? Or when no box is made at all?

Through evocative poetry and raw reflection, Memory Box examines the complex emotions of grief, loss, and remembrance, honoring both the spoken and unspoken stories. Join us as we navigate the delicate space between what can be preserved and what must be mourned.

Copyright ©2025 Kate Earley

Music: All American (Olivia Rodrigo) cover by Minnz Piano

You can donate to the memory box programs at London Children’s Hospital made possible by the Lambeth Lion’s Club here.

http://chfou.convio.net/site/PageNavigator/IFE/Lions_Landing.html