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Parents of lost babies and potential of all kinds: come here to share the technicolour, the vividness, the despair, the heart-broken-open, the compassion we learn for others, having been through this mess — and see it reflected back at you, acknowledged and understood.

Thanks to photographer Xin Li and to artist Stephanie Sicore for their respective illustrations and photos.

for one and all > How to cope

A few days after my 24th birthday I found out I was pregnant then Halloween I knew I was miscarrying. Even months later I am heart broken and feel incomplete. The father has been amazing but we aren’t together and he doesn’t feel the pain I feel everyday. I was only pregnant a short time but with out them I’m empty. When do I stop crying. When do I feel okay again. I know it takes time but I keep getting into a bigger hole
March 4, 2021 | Unregistered CommenterSamantha
I'm so sorry for your loss. And my heart is with you while you experience this pain. it hurts so bad, I hear you completely. It may never get easier, you just get stronger. It doesn't matter how long or short you were pregnant, your pain is valid and it hurts. I had my first miscarriage in august 2019. The pain and longing never really went away. I just miscarried again last week. It feels like the hole in my heart is so large it will never close. You're not alone at all, we grieve together <3
March 12, 2021 | Unregistered CommenterMorgan