A dad in VT

My wife’s cousin lost a child late-term. It was of course devastating. She (the cousin) responded by compiling all of the miscarriage and still-born stories that her community shared with her, which were numerous. These stories were heart-breaking, and humorous, profound, and joyful. When my wife had a miscarriage (1st trimester), this document was shared with her. It might sound a little grotesque, but these stories, and others that were shared in person, helped my wife feel so surrounded by love and shared experience. During her miscarriage she felt so alone at times (and had gone to the hospital by herself initially, while i was at work and then finding childcare for our eldest), and these stories showed her how alone she wasn’t. She was able to face the grief and emotions head-on and we were left with sorrow, understanding, and so much love that when we reflect on this experience, the support from our community really stands out.