Trigger warning: This is about the termination of my pregnancy. If you feel like this is too much for you right now, just skip it. Please notice and take care of whatever it is you feel you need right now. ALSO, I kindly request, please don’t talk to me about it. Or Josh. I am really struggling to get through every day right now. The pain of existence is really heavy. I feel like it is part of MY healing process to be as transparent about this as possible - but also to respect my personal boundaries that I cannot talk to you about it in the grocery store. It will destroy me. I hope that in sharing this it helps you feel two things;
I am currently 8 weeks pregnant and had my first miscarriage 2 months ago. I grew up with a friend who is my age and is living with CF. She is one of the strongest and most loving people I have ever met. No one would have really known when we were young that she was sick unless you saw her go to the nurse’s office every day. I pray for you and your family in the way that I send you love, strength, positivity and that hope that you had when you first found out you were pregnant. I hope you don’t give up. And I am so so sorry for what you and your family have just had to endure. Xoxo
I hope you don't cling onto guilt. I feel like the best thing one can do as a parent - is to gently let her go... w all the love and light and compassion in your heart. And understanding that you will always love her - this will never change. This process helps the child move on, I believe. We can only do the best we know how. May you heal and be happy.
i have no experiences to compare to yours so reading this was like being in your mind. It helped me understand a fraction of what women go through in such agonizing circumstances. i hope you are doing ok. xo
Thinking of you with huge love. My daughter was stillborn at 33.5 weeks and we only found out a few weeks earlier that she had severe downe's syndrome. I respect you so much for your tender courage. Life is such a mystery but I do believe the soul flies, these happy souls soar.
Beautiful writing. Pulling tears at the end, as a woman who can't relate to your experience in seemingly any capacity but also somehow feels so close to this. Thank you for sharing your heart and soul.
You are not alone in this experience. You are held with such love and tenderness.
This is excruciating. I hope you find moments of love and comfort in the midst of these dark waters.
Thanks for sharing so thoughtfully and openly. With you.
Thinking of you and holding space for you and your family in my heart ❤️
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My heart breaks for yours. Know that you are not alone.
I am so sorry for your losses. Sending you all my love, even though we do not know each other.
I am currently 8 weeks pregnant and had my first miscarriage 2 months ago. I grew up with a friend who is my age and is living with CF. She is one of the strongest and most loving people I have ever met. No one would have really known when we were young that she was sick unless you saw her go to the nurse’s office every day. I pray for you and your family in the way that I send you love, strength, positivity and that hope that you had when you first found out you were pregnant. I hope you don’t give up. And I am so so sorry for what you and your family have just had to endure. Xoxo
I hope you don't cling onto guilt. I feel like the best thing one can do as a parent - is to gently let her go... w all the love and light and compassion in your heart. And understanding that you will always love her - this will never change. This process helps the child move on, I believe. We can only do the best we know how. May you heal and be happy.
i have no experiences to compare to yours so reading this was like being in your mind. It helped me understand a fraction of what women go through in such agonizing circumstances. i hope you are doing ok. xo
Thinking of you with huge love. My daughter was stillborn at 33.5 weeks and we only found out a few weeks earlier that she had severe downe's syndrome. I respect you so much for your tender courage. Life is such a mystery but I do believe the soul flies, these happy souls soar.
Beautiful writing. Pulling tears at the end, as a woman who can't relate to your experience in seemingly any capacity but also somehow feels so close to this. Thank you for sharing your heart and soul.
Deeply touched by your courage and love.✨
Ouch. So beautifully written and felt. I'm so sorry for your loss. Joy will come again x
I’m sorry for your pain. Well written and powerful.
Thank you for this brave and powerful letter. Blessings to you and yours.