An Introduction For You

After my first miscarriage, someone said something like, "Welcome to the club you never knew existed and never wanted to know existed." I thought this was a strange comment at first, but after I started sharing my experience with other people, then friends, acquaintances and family starting "popping out of the woodwork" to share with me their experiences. For most of these people, I had no idea they had had miscarriages. It really was like a secret club that I was all-of-the-sudden and without my consent initiated into.

I don't want to say, "Welcome to the Club" because that's way too trite for the experiences that you may be going through right now. And, honestly, it's not that exciting, is it? But I do want to say, "Welcome to a place where you're not alone." I guarantee that you will find something here that will help you--that will help you. Please do not feel that you need to go through this difficult trial alone. Use the tips and resources here and please find someone to talk to. They don't have to understand; they just have to listen.

In my opinion, it would be extremely difficult to cope with miscarriage without bringing God into the experience. He may not be able to answer all of our "why's" right away, but through time I know that He can give us peace, and perhaps when we're ready, some of the answers. Jesus Christ said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (Matt. 11:28-30, KJV). God bless you as you go through this difficult time.

I have listed what I think are the "Five best resources" on the left. Please also look through the pages I posted on specific topics. The Glossary has definitions of terms and Links are other resources that you might be interested in.