Miscarriage.
Even if you’ve never had one, you probably know someone who has. It’s not as uncommon as you think, really.
Grief is a funny thing. Some people heal by talking about their grief. Some people heal by burying their grief so deep no one would ever find it.
Me?
I’m somewhere in the middle.
My name is Kristen. I have been pregnant seven times within the past four years and I have a spunky, amazing little boy, Oli. I am a teacher, wife, kid’s pastor, and more. My passion has always been geared towards kids.
But as I’m sure you can imagine, seven pregnancies can take quite a toll on a person. Physically. Mentally. Spiritually. Emotionally.
I’ve experienced the worst in pregnancy and pregnancy loss.
Pain, harsh words, bad therapy advice, borderline insanity.
But.
I’ve also experienced the best.
First heartbeats, excitement, watching Oli grow up.
But through this journey, the most incredible thing I’ve experienced is peace. A peace only God could bring. I can feel my purpose shifting. I am being called to help women just like me.
And friends of women like me. Family. Coworkers. Acquaintances.
You get the picture.
So this is where it starts. With sharing my story. From the beginning.
The highs and the lows.
The celebrations and the losses.
And all the messy details in between.
Miscarriage isn’t taboo. Unfortunately, it’s happening all around you whether you see it or not. So I guess that’s why I’m here.
To open conversations. To tell the “dos and don’ts” of handling a miscarriage if you will. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. And spiritually.
So, are you ready to listen?
Because I have a lot to say.
2 replies on “a purpose shifted.”
So proud of you Kristen. There are a lot of women suffering and not a lot of help. Keep going. We all need this.
Yes and yes. You have much to say. I pray that healing comes to yourself and others as God gives you words for what many of us have perhaps not been able to express.