'Selling Sunset' star Maya Vander honors memory of her stillborn son Mason in most heartwarming way
MIAMI, FLORIDA: The loss of a child is a heartbreaking pain that no parent should ever have to endure. Just ask 'Selling Sunset' star Maya Vander, who knows this pain all too well. During a seemingly normal pregnancy, she was surprised by the devastating news that her baby had no heartbeat. The birth of her stillborn son Mason was a trauma that left her in grief and disbelief.
Despite the emotional turmoil, Maya, along with her husband Dave Miller, have found a way to turn their pain into something positive. In a heartwarming gesture, the Netflix real estate couple has decided to honor the memory of their beloved son by donating a playground for other children to enjoy. It's a wonderful way to keep Mason's spirit alive and give back to the community. Maya's act of kindness is a powerful reminder that love can endure even in the face of unimaginable heartbreak.
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Maya Vander gives back to community
Maya's Instagram post was nothing short of powerful. In a heartbreaking revelation, she shared that she gave birth to her stillborn son Mason last year. It was a traumatic event that left her overwhelmed with grief and questioning the meaning of life. But in the midst of the pain and heartbreak, Maya and her husband, Dave Miller, found a way to honor the memory of their son and provide a glimmer of hope to their community. Maya and Dave donated a playground to the nearest school for other children to play and make memories. It was a wonderful way to keep Mason's spirit alive and give back to the community that had supported her in her darkest hours. And in her Instagram post, Maya shared a clip of the playground bursting with children's laughter and joy. From swings to slides and climbing frames to spring bouncers, the playground had everything a child could want. And the best part? Every ride had Mason's name on it - 'CCC Mason RR' - a beautiful and poignant reminder of the precious life that was lost. It's hard to imagine the pain Maya and Dave must have gone through after losing their son. By choosing to honor his memory with the playground donation, they have turned their pain into a powerful act of love and kindness. And in doing so, they have given hope to other families struggling with their own grief.
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'Beautiful way to keep Mason’s memory alive!'
Maya and her husband, Dave's gesture of donating a playground in honor of their stillborn son, Mason, has touched the hearts of many. Fans have flooded social media with messages of support and admiration for the couple's strength and generosity in the face of unimaginable loss. Some said, "Love this, what a beautiful way to keep Mason’s memory alive!" while some said, "Such a beautiful way to honor your little Mason❤️ I recently had my full term still born daughter in September, my heart goes out to you🤍". Many have been moved by the thoughtfulness of the donation and the impact it will have on the children who will play on the playground. They said, "Very great idea to honor your son. Thanks for sharing your sons memories with your society ❤️" Many have shared their own experiences with stillbirth and the comfort that can come from acts of kindness and love. Comments like, "Love this I am still very much struggling with the stillbirth and hysterectomy I had to have at 32 weeks pregnant unfortunately so much is going on with it and no one to talk to about it makes it really hard xx I'm so happy you have been able to do something in your sons memory 💙💙🌈 xx" and " What a beautiful way to Honor your son. Your story broke my heart, every mothers fear when pregnant. Sending you and your family endless love ❤️" were seen. Others have praised Maya and Dave for their courage in sharing their story and for raising awareness about stillbirth, a topic that is often shrouded in silence and stigma. By speaking openly about their pain and their journey, they have given a voice to others who may be struggling with their own grief. They said, "This is a beautiful tribute to your son. I lost my daughter and a day never goes by without missing her. This is a lovely way to keep Mason’s memory alive." Overall, Maya's generous donation has inspired a sense of hope and positivity in their fans, reminding us all that even in the darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of light to be found.
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Did Maya Vander leave 'Selling Sunset' over stillbirth?
In December 2021, Maya Vander shared a heartbreaking post on social media in which she had experienced a stillbirth at 38 weeks pregnant. It was a moment that rocked her world and left her numb with grief. Maya shared a photo of a memory box, a poignant reminder of the little boy she lost.
For Maya, the pain of her loss was compounded by the fact that she had never imagined that she would be part of the statistics. She had heard about stillbirths over and over again, but never thought it would happen to her. The shock and disbelief were overwhelming, and she had a hard time coming to terms with the new reality. The trauma of stillbirth took its toll on Maya's mental and physical health, and she made the difficult decision to give up her role on 'Selling Sunset.' She loved being part of the show, but knew she had to prioritize her well-being and family during this difficult time.