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Faith-Based Infertility Resources for Those in a Season of Waiting

Nov 4, 2018Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsFaith, family, healing, Infertilityfaith, healing, infertility, miscarriage, spiritual resources

There is nothing more faith-testing than going through infertility. It is hard on your marriage, your self-worth, and it tests your faith constantly. I am here to tell you that holding on to your faith will help you brave the battle of infertility. God has perfect timing and while it may not always make sense…

6 Lies You Should Not Believe After Pregnancy Loss

Oct 12, 2018Strength 4 Spouses3 CommentsFaith, family, healing, Infertility, miscarriage, reflectionhealing, holistic healing, infertility, miscarriage

Losing a baby is one of the most devastating losses one can experience. The grief is such an unbearable pain that takes quite some time to fully heal from. Beyond the sadness you feel, negative thoughts can tend to take root. Those who have gone through pregnancy loss, tend to blame themselves for what happened,…

Writing for Healing

Jun 18, 2018Strength 4 Spouses8 Commentsfamily, Guest Post, Personal Developmentauthor, emotions, healing, healing through writing, holistic healing

*I am honored that Author Wendy Brown-Baez is stopping by on her WOW: Women on Writing book tour to share some thoughts on how writing has the power to heal. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on the link provided and purchasing the book mentioned in this post, yours truly will make a…

Living with Anxiety and Depression

May 18, 2018Strength 4 Spouses6 CommentsGuest Post, Personal Development, reflection#inspiration, anxiety, author, depression, healing, reading, therapy, w

*I am honored that Author Renee Antonia has provided a guest post while on her WOW: Women on Writing Book tour. She will talk about her experience with anxiety and depression, which inspired her book I’m Not Okay. .* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on the link provided and purchasing the book mentioned in…

Review of Thrive: Feel Stress Free App for Mental Health

Apr 17, 2018Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsProduct Review, Recommended Productsapp, family, healing, health, holistic healing, mental health

I am always on the lookout for alternative therapies and holistic healing measures for mental health. When asked if I would be interested in reviewing an app that exists to help others with their mental health, I could not turn it down. I was delighted to try it out and share with you a review…

Surviving a Year of Grief From Miscarriage: A Look Into Pain Through Poetry

Feb 17, 2018Strength 4 Spouses7 Commentsfamily, Personal Development, reflectionemotional strength, findingjoy, grief, healing, life lessons, miscarriage, pain, poetry

On February 17, 2017 our son’s heartbeat stopped around my eighth week of pregnancy. For a year, I have tried to find myself again after my world shattered into a thousand pieces. I never thought I could feel more love and contentment than the day I married my husband. Then, we found out we were…

The Third Time’s a Charm: Baby Showers after Pregnancy Loss

Jan 22, 2018Strength 4 Spouses15 CommentsUncategorized#inspiration, babyshowers, experiences, grief, healing, military life, miscarriage, pregnancy loss

Baby showers are the last place any woman who has been through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility issues wants to be for a while. In fact, depending on the stage of grief, going to a baby shower can be a huge emotional trigger that most women in this situation try to avoid. Five months after my…

How to Have a Grateful Heart During a Season of Sadness

Nov 21, 2017Strength 4 Spouses12 Commentsreflectiondepression, family, finding blessings, gratitude, grief, healing, loss, miscarriage, Thanksgiving

As we approach another Thanksgiving holiday, it’s time to shift our focus on family, gratitude, and thankfulness. This is the time of year that most of us pause to count our blessings. While this is the right thing to do and the season for it, it can be quite difficult for someone battling a…

My Miscarriage Story: Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope

Oct 15, 2017Strength 4 Spouses30 Commentsreflectiongrief, healing, loss, love, marriage, military, miscarriage

I had been married to my husband for exactly a year. Then, it happened. I had a late cycle, and decided we would wait another week to take a pregnancy test. We had been trying to have a baby for nine months with no success, so I didn’t want to jinx anything by taking a…

How to Be a Friend to Someone Experiencing a Miscarriage

Oct 9, 2017Strength 4 Spouses13 CommentsPersonal Developmentchild loss, depression, friendship, grief, healing, help, loss, miscarriage

Unfortunately, I’m part of a large club of women who have experienced pregnancy loss. During my eighth week of pregnancy, our baby’s heartbeat was gone. I had no symptoms or warning that our baby was in danger, which is referred to as a missed miscarriage. The devastation is unlike anything I have ever experienced in…