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Helping Us Heal: How to Help After a Miscarriage

We were hanging out with friends this weekend and they mentioned first and foremost how sorry they were that we had miscarried. The tears started falling down my cheeks and Dean said, “She’s still taking it pretty hard.” Honestly, I can’t imagine there will be a time when I hear the words or think about it and I’ll be fine. I don’t think I’ll ever get over it. Yes, maybe it will be less raw, but it will still hurt.

How to Help After a Miscarriage:

While it may be uncomfortable because I do start crying a little, I really appreciated that they brought it up. I’m always grateful when the loss is acknowledged versus ignoring it.

So many people came to our aid—the list would be long. But I want to recognize the Burning Man Art Department who showed me they loved me by immediately sending a beautiful bouquet of flowers. And also my friend Patricia and her family who sent this treasured gift.

How to help after a miscarriage

I want to excerpt some information from the profile. “Jizo Bodhisattva (or saint) represents the wisdom of the earth manifesting as the energy of compassion towards those who are vulnerable. He is known as both male and female. She helps those on spiritual or physical journeys—people who experience impossible obstacles and feel at life’s crossroads. Jizo also carries the wish-fulfilling, protecting jewel of Truth whose light banishes all fear.”

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  1. Michelle

    June 4, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I am so sorry. My heart is with you. I cannot even begin to imagine how hard that must be.

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    • Catherine

      June 4, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you Michelle.

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  2. Lynne Childress

    June 5, 2013 at 2:57 am

    I am a fan of your blog and you and your husband have been on my mind since you posted about your loss. Prayers and love go out to you.

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    • Catherine

      June 5, 2013 at 8:25 am

      Thank you Lynne for your support. You are so kind.

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