Perri described her body a year ago as “truly, truly broken,” stating that she had to commit herself to the healing process after experiencing such a profound loss. “One of the hardest parts was having the postpartum body without the baby. Looking like I just had a baby, and not having the baby,” she expressed candidly. She admitted feeling anger every time she saw herself, as it served as a painful reminder of what she had lost.
As a mother to her three-year-old daughter, Carmella, Perri emphasized the importance of therapy in her healing journey. “I have done so much work to be able to talk about it,” she noted. “There wasn’t a day I wasn’t doing a healing thing, whether it was yoga, EMDR [eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy], being in a sauna, or eating really healthy. I did a lot of therapy: regular therapy, trauma therapy, couples therapy. I really just did the most I could possibly do.”
Perri highlighted the lack of cultural guidance for parents dealing with miscarriage or stillbirth, noting that society generally struggles with the language surrounding death. To honor Rosie’s memory, Perri decided to create an album that reflects her existence. “It made perfect sense to release a second volume in honor of Rosie,” she explained, maintaining continuity with her previous lullabies for Carmella. “Because Rosie is my daughter. And she will remain part of our family forever.”
Now, after a year filled with grief, therapy, and self-care, Perri reflects on how she has prioritized her well-being. “While I was healing from losing her, it felt like I was coming into my body for the first time,” she shared. “I don’t think I’ve ever taken care of myself as much as I have this year. I stopped looking in the mirror. I stopped trying to fit into my old clothes. I stopped trying to hide my body. It’s probably the most gentle I’ve ever been with myself.”
Songs for Rosie
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In summary, Christina Perri’s candid reflections on her healing journey after the loss of her daughter Rosie shed light on the often-overlooked emotional and physical struggles that accompany such grief. Through therapy and self-care, she has learned to embrace her body and honor her daughter’s memory through music.