***TRIGGER WARNING***
In today's episode, I share my story of loss, of losing my son seven years ago due to a miscarriage when I was 20 weeks pregnant. Self-care comes in so many forms and is seen most often during both stressful times and times of relaxation. But what about when there is a loss, tragedy hits and intense suffering? Can we use those same tools of self-care to provide with us with the strength, the resiliency, the re-centering and hope that comes with caring for ourselves during times of joy when we also encounter times of sadness and loss. I share what I was able to do to resurface from my loss through immersing myself into my studies and school. Although it was a self care tool that worked for me, it may not be for everyone, and it is up to you to find what works for yourself. But I share so that you know that there are options and other ways to come through to the other side with more hope and self-love.
I made an error in the second portion of my story where I mentioned that I lost my son on January 23, 2011, it was actually January 26th 2012. I am a mom and I forget things sometimes. Although I may have misspoken on the day of his birth and death date, I will never forget my angel baby and he will always be a part of me.
