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When you're pregnant, there is an incomparable feeling of wholeness that grows with every second that passes—and then, suddenly, it can be gone. Having a miscarriage is a loss that strips apart every hope you had for the future, and overshadows the love you felt during that time. It's unimaginable grief. You think it can’t get worse, and yet, my last miscarriage was worse than the first. I still gasp when I think back on this last pregnancy loss. To hear and see those heartbe

I've experienced several losses in my life, and none made me feel more broken and shaken up than my father's passing and one particular miscarriage. Yet, I'm so grateful for the last year I shared with my father. We bonded so much that year. Then there was the second biggest loss for me. We were so close to having a healthy first trimester, but then there was no heartbeat. I felt so empty, but my unconditional love, joy, and excitement during the first trimester are irreplace

My Dad, who I affectionately refer to as Moncho, died when I was 25. He was with us for my first 25 years of life, and then he wasn't. It's been 13 years now, and I still miss him terribly. But even though he's physically gone from this world, his presence still lingers in so many ways. Because of his life, I've learned so much—and because of his death, I've learned even more. Two things stand out to me about how my Dad taught me to live: honesty and integrity. He modeled it

Coping with the loss of a loved one or any type of loss is not easy. You might have questions about how to deal with your grief. The first thing to know is that there is no right way to grieve. You don't get over the loss, but you learn how to live without. You may be feeling a sense of shock and disbelief, or you may be struggling to sleep and eat. You may even feel like you are losing your mind. No matter how you feel, it is important to know that these are normal reactions