𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘃𝗶: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨

About this episode

David Corvi shares the poignant story of his son Charles and the impact of his stillbirth on their family.

Type of loss: Stillbirth More about this story: In this episode we chat down with David Corvi as he shares the story of his son, Charles Martin Corvi. What begins as a beautiful, ordinary autumn weekend—family hikes through Cuyahoga Valley National Park, laughter at home, and the quiet anticipation of welcoming a new baby—turns into a moment that would forever change their lives. Just days before his due date, David and his wife Katherine are faced with the unimaginable: the sudden loss of their son. David walks us through the joy, the shock, and the lasting imprint of that day—the moments captured on video, and the one that lives only in memory. He shares openly about fatherhood in grief, the weight of unanswered questions, and the love that continues for Charlie. Charles’ life, though brief, was full of meaning. And his story is one that will stay with you. Learn more about The Charles Martin Corvi Fund here. Purchase a copy of David's book " Dear Charlie...Letters to My Son: A Father's Journey of Loss, Grief, and Remembrance "

People in this episode

Host: Emma's Footprints

Guest: David Corvi

Topics covered

• stillbirth
• grief
• fatherhood
• loss
• family
• memory

Keywords

• stillbirth
• grief
• fatherhood
• loss
• Charles Martin Corvi
• David Corvi
• memory
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Charles Martin Corvi Fund

Books & works: Dear Charlie...Letters to My Son: A Father's Journey of Loss, Grief, and Remembrance

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