I found that I was and sometimes still am really anxious after my miscarriage. I was low, I hated being around people. And the stress, grief, hopelesness and uselesness I felt in the immidiate aftermath especially was a toxic combination. During the first few weeks I hated my body, I felt useless, I hated life … Continue reading My emotional journey
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The stages of grief
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/08/04/opinion/sunday/the-trauma-of-being-alive.html?referer=http://www.momentsaday.com/15-lessons-learned-from-miscarriage/ IN 1969, after working with terminally ill patients, the Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross brought the trauma of death out of the closet with the publication of her groundbreaking work, “On Death and Dying.” She outlined a five-stage model of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Her work was radical at the time. It made … Continue reading The stages of grief
Remembrance tree
It's been nearly two months since we lost Emmet, and it's a date that I am all to aware of is creeping up on me. Today I had to get out of the house. I couldn't bear it for one more minute. I wandered about aimlessly around the village and ended up at the church … Continue reading Remembrance tree
Playlist. Surviving Miscarriage Together
I find music very comforting, and a valuable emotional release. I find it easier to cope with music. Here are some songs I have found that I found really helpful during and after my miscarriage. * means the song contains religious content, so you can avoid it if this is an issue for you. I … Continue reading Playlist. Surviving Miscarriage Together
Surviving Miscarriage Together 