As I was sending a note to my friend, Ryan Janzi, to let him know that I was planning to add a link to a post he had written recently, Ryan was sending me a similarly themed post.
I want to share Ryan’s post on caring for those couples in our lives who have experienced the loss that miscarriage presents.
It is a loss that only those who have experienced it can fully relate to and understand.
Being one who is part of this undesirable club, I can attest to many similar experiences that Ryan relates in his post.
Even if it is not an experience that you share, read it, as it will better prepare you to respond to someone in your life who will be walking this road.
Now, let me be clear. In the first weeks and months following a miscarriage, it makes sense that this grief should be kept relatively private. As my wife and I walked through our three miscarriages, the last thing we wanted was to be conversing with everyone we knew about this challenge we were facing. I’m sure this would have been emotionally exhausting. You simply don’t want to have to relate on such a deep of a level with anyone other than your closest family and friends. However, I also don’t think it should be kept too private. You do need those few people who will cry and pray with you and extend support in other meaningful ways. Keep it private, but not too private.”
To continue reading, click on Opening Up About Miscarriage-How to Care For Couples Who Walk this Road. It will be well worth the read.
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