We already know with death and loss comes deep pain and grief, but watch how Tanika Dillard turns the grief of miscarriage into triumph, tenacity and advocacy.

Tanika Dillard is a natural leader, motivational speaker and trusted counsel to her peers.

Crafting pitch perfect melodies and poetry are Tanika’s ways to articulate the emotions in her heart. Her love for writing began as an adolescent, often writing about love, family and faith in God. A passionate revolution for writing was birthed in 2009 after recurrent pregnancy loss and Tanika needed an effective avenue to channel her grief and unwavering desire to have a family. In her blog, “The Journey of Love and Life,” eloquently flowing words were crafted from the life-changing pain.

Tanika’s passion for breaking the silence of pregnancy loss positioned her as founding member and Facilitator for Share Upstate Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support group. Her efforts to honor the lives of her children and increase awareness on the taboo subject have uniquely connected her with medical professionals and grieving families across the globe.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx