My hands, along with my heart, are empty
A woman's miscarriage story.
What You Don't Know...
What you don’t know is that is still hurts. Even after 4 years I can still feel the deafening silence in the room after those awful words...
The Journey Towards Pregnancy Loss Activism
When first asked to write a guest post for Don’t Talk About the Baby, I was referred to as an activist, which took me by surprise. I had...
How To Talk To Your Friend After She Has A Miscarriage
It’s likely you know someone who has experienced a miscarriage. It is also very possible that your friend hasn’t openly shared about her...
The Heartache of Stillbirth Became the Courage That Spurred Legislation
I was 39 weeks pregnant to the day, just 16 hours shy of my scheduled c-section, when I gave birth to my daughter Reese Christine Duffy...
5 Things You Can Do When Your Friend Has A Miscarriage
Having a miscarriage can be an isolating and devastating experience for some people. As a recurrent pregnancy loss specialist, I ask my...
The Missed Goal
I sit on the hard bench in the warm sun watching two of our chosen children run the field in the 5 year old soccer game. Lane is running...
The Missed Homerun
Little Bobby rounds second base and darts towards third. This is his first season of kid pitch baseball and he just lined a shot over the...
The Ghosts of Babies Past
After a while, you think you’re over it. First it doesn’t hurt to breathe anymore. Then, maybe, you stop blaming yourself for what...
Labor of Love and Loss
I was thrilled when I found out I was expecting my second child. I wanted nothing more than to give my daughter a sibling. The moment I...
