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Month: September 2019

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Miscarriage and the many emotions that follow

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Miscarriage

Sadly, it estimated that 1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage. Although it is such a common occurrence, many women feel alone and isolated after their loss. There are so many emotions women may go through as they deal with their grief after a miscarriage. The process of grief from a loss is very personal, but yet many women go through many of the same emotions.

I have had two miscarriages myself. I am a pretty private person. But, I have learned that talking openly about my losses helps me and I hope it also helps other women as well. When I speak with other women who are grieving the loss of their child, it has made me aware that we all experience such similar feelings emotions. Unfortunately, many women are afraid to openly discuss what emotions they are feeling or experiencing due to fear of judgement from others. I know I have often felt shameful for some of my thoughts that come into my head. As we discuss in our podcast, women who miscarry have to deal with all of the typical emotions and hormones most women experience after having a child, but without a baby to hold and love.

Julia Pascoe, LCSW

I was blessed to meet my friend, Julia Pascoe, when our children were in an early intervention class together. We share many commonalities, but we quickly learned that we each had experienced two miscarriages. Julia is a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who counsels individuals, families, and couples. She specializes in supporting individuals through grief, loss, depression, and so much more! Julia is a great friend of mine, but not my personal therapist, which is why I asked her to sit down and chat with me!

speaking with a LCSW
My dear friend, Julia and I.

Our Podcast: Working Through Emotions After a Miscarriage

I asked Julia to join me for a discussion on miscarriage. Not only has she experienced two miscarriages personally, but she also has amazing professional insight. I knew our conversation would flow easily and it absolutely did! We had so many things to discuss and I hope you or someone you love finds it helpful! If you know of someone who has experienced a miscarriage, you may not know what to say or do to help them. Consider forwarding this podcast onto them. I really think they will appreciate what we have to say and will help them know that they are not alone.

You Are Not Alone!

Just know whether you listen to our podcast or not, you are not alone! Whether you are experiencing grief, anger, guilt, sadness, blame, frustration, jealousy, depression, lack of sleep, or rage your emotions are part of your grief. Recognize your emotions, find a good friend or support person and when you’re ready, consider finding a therapist or counselor to help you work through them. Your health and mental well-being are so important to take care of. Although, you may be overcome with sadness, just know that so many people care about you and are here to help.

Emotions after a miscarriage

Click to listen to Working Through Emotions After a Miscarriage Part I and Part II of our discussion.

Guild, Anger, and Loss of control after a miscarriage

We had so much to discuss, that we continued our discussion with Working Through Guilt, Anger, and Loss of Control After a Miscarriage with Julia Pascoe, Part I and Part II.

We hope you take a little bit of your day to listen. Thank you for your support!

Please visit Honoring All Mothers on Mother’s Day for more insight on ways you can honor all different types of mothers on Mother’s Day and everyday.

Please feel free to reach out to me. I am here to listen and support you however I can. God Bless You and be well!

Love, Nicole

 

 

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