Last September my husband and I bought our first home! This was so exciting for us, especially since we’ve been living in basements our entire marriage. Purchasing a home seemed like it would be check off our adulting list. However, it was quiet, lonely and empty. Depression creeped up on me as thoughts about my…
The Recurring nightmare
My strength has been tested time and time again. The last 5 years of my life consisted of tremendous emotional and physical pain. I found myself at a dead end for answers all while medical bills kept accumulating. My young age clouded the judgement of healthcare providers. I suffered through my first miscarriage at the…
Fighting PTSD after Multiple Losses
Privately, many women worldwide experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from miscarriage(s), still birth, Ectopic pregnancy and SIDS. I have been able to cope with my multiple miscarriages by being active with church and pushing my self to move forward with my education. However, there are times that I experience a “trigger” and it sets…
A Letter to my daughter in Heaven
Dear Mila, I remember clearly the day I found out I was pregnant with you. I actually found out while I was 2 weeks pregnant with you all by accident. Mommy was in shock and Daddy was in tears because your arrival to this world meant everything to us. We remember the first time we…