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After our daughter, Dorothy, was stillborn we wasted no time in finding a therapist. To be completely honest, it was fear that drove me to make the initial call. I was terrified of what would happen to myself, my husband, and our marriage if we did not seek help. I knew we did not have…
Continue reading ➞ After The Death Of Our Baby, Attending Couples Therapy Helped Our Marriage Thrive
He was there the day that we saw that first positive test. When we danced around the kitchen, calling our families to share our exciting news, he was there. And, two days later, when the cramping began and I watched my dreams bleed out, he was there. He was there when we dared to hope…
Continue reading ➞ Through Loss, Grief, And Trying Again–He Was There
A romantic relationship is built on the answers to some very important questions. Questions like, “Where do you see this going?” can cement for us whether a certain person is the one. These questions help us to determine if a person shares your dreams for the future. It’s an opportunity to map out the building…
Continue reading ➞ The Question That Can Collapse A Marriage–What If We Never Have A Child?
I love this picture of us. It was taken on a trip to Washington D.C. two years ago. While on our tour of the White House, my husband, Mike, and I paused to take a silly selfie in one of the mirrors in the East Room. We look so happy. . Looking at this picture,…
Staying married after your baby dies is a challenge. It can be a struggle to just keep yourself together--keeping a relationship intact can feel impossible. Some people say it's luck. Some people say it's hard work. In the case of my own marriage, I'm not sure if it was luck or work. I don't think…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Truths About My Marriage After The Stillbirth Of Our Child