by Dijon | Apr 23, 2014 | imperfect parenting, on miscarriage
The months following my miscarriage were a whirling vortex of grief and isolation, and I struggled to find an anchor in life–something I could still do well–something to offer hope in a senseless, soul-crushing situation. For the first time in my life,...
by Dijon | Feb 20, 2014 | imperfect parenting, on miscarriage
On the road to healing from my miscarriage, I encountered a handful of well-meaning women who hadn’t experienced the same type of loss, and who, despite their best intentions, said all the wrong things. Statements like, “maybe it was for the best,...
by Dijon | Dec 27, 2013 | imperfect parenting, on miscarriage
I’ve been so very blessed in my twenty-eight years on this earth. I had a sheltered, happy childhood, and the things I’ve wanted most in my adult life have come fairly easily. It’s not that I’ve been entirely unfamiliar with heartache,...