"She talked with such passion and earnestness about her experiences and her decision to set up an organization to help other couples with their losses. Together, we put the words to describe what these mums endure every day as they face the turmoil of their inner and outer world, the complexities that weigh them down, their sustained feelings of grief, and how the silences and misunderstanding that exist around these particular losses often magnify their pain."
"She recounted the loss of two children in a voice that was clear and at times faltering. The lump in my throat and my respect for her were intensifying by the minute. She talked with such passion and earnestness about her experiences and her decision to set up an organization to help other couples with their losses. Together, we put the words to describe what these mums endure every day."
Maternal ambivalence arises from embracing flexibility and flow rather than rigid, perfectionist ideals of mothering. Inflexible ideals of mothering often tie to the unattainable goal of perfection, increasing guilt and internal conflict. Reproductive and maternal losses—miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, infertility—produce sustained grief compounded by social silence and misunderstanding. Parents who endure such losses face intense daily doubts about safety, legitimacy of grief, and how to hold family and marriage together while protecting remaining children. Peer support initiatives and advocacy can provide practical and emotional resources. Healing timelines are individual; women require permission and time to grieve and heal without a one-size-fits-all expectation.
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