The first time I had a miscarriage, I remember my phone ringing off the hook. I was swamped with condolences and well-meaning messages. I had never felt more alone. I appreciated the thoughts and support from friends and family, but what I wanted was to vent. I wanted to be angry. I wanted someone—everyone—just to listen to me. What I got was unsolicited advice and commiserations (with a few notable exceptions). I learned something valuable during those days. When a friend is grieving the loss of an unborn child, there are things that you just shouldn’t say. Here are a few things that should never come out of your mouth towards a friend who miscarried, and some pretty good alternatives. - See more at: scarymommy/what-you-should-and-shouldnt-say-to-a-friend-who-miscarried/#sthash.Wo8DQbpr.dpuf
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 09:00:00 +0000
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