Then we got home and I had a couple of glasses of wine and fell asleep on the couch. I was physically and mentally drained. I happened to wake up just as my DVR started recording "The Catholic View for Women" on EWTN. I record all of them, but honestly, rarely get a chance to watch. Although it's a wonderful show.
But last night, I believe I was meant to see it. It happened to be about - miscarriage. It was unbelievable. The women were talking about how, even in the pro-life movement, miscarriage is not properly dealt with. How lonely a loss it is, and how other people don't know how to respond to it. It's not treated as a "real" loss.
Omg, you guys. It's EXACTLY what I need at the EXACT right time. I still can't believe it. And you all need to watch it. I'm still trying to track down an electronic version. When I find it, I'll post it for sure. My main concern is being able to send it to my family so that maybe they'll finally *begin* to understand that I'm not the only one who is grieving from a miscarriage - that everyone does, you just don't hear about it.
If anyone has happened to see this, let me know! Especially if you have a link to the episode!
yes, please do post the link if you can find it (or let me know if it will be in reruns, because I have EWTN and can DVR it).
ReplyDeleteYea, JoAnna, I think it's all re-runs right now. So just set your DVR up to record all episodes and you'll probably catch it at some point.
ReplyDeleteYes, if you find a link, please post it. I need to see this, too. I don't have EWTN or a DVR, though, so it has to be online. :(
ReplyDeleteHeidi, yes, absolutely. I've emailed a couple of the hosts. Anxiously awaiting a reply! :) Will DEF post it if I ever get my hands on it!
ReplyDeleteI want to see it! I def need you to post it for that to happen. This sounds like what I need to hear too.
ReplyDeleteIs this what you are looking for: http://www.thecatholicviewforwomen.com/episodes/fall-2012-09.aspx ? I hope this helps. I have lost four babies, and it is a pain like none other. You are all in my prayers. God Bless, Renee
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of you so much, and hurting for you. I am so glad to know you were able to have a funeral rite said; even though it hurts so badly right now, you will surely not regret having the presence of mind and heart to have this done for your babies.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a lonely loss; the people in your life soon forget, and they want you to forget too, because it is uncomfortable for them. I pray for peace for you, and I hope this online community can serve as some kind of help to you in your lonely sorrow.
KJL, you're beyond sweet...thank you so much! You said it exactly right - people want me to forget because it's uncomfortable for THEM. So frustrating. Especially when I don't expect anything from them except a little slack.
ReplyDeleteRenee, how did you find that??? Based on the description, that's exactly the one it should be, but when I play the episode, it's about fitness or something random!! But if you can get me to a list of episodes (I could only find the pilot episode myself), then maybe I can find the right one!! Can you please email me? nmlehe (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteWould like to see that link..post if you get it. Thinking of you! Also, the graph above is great! so true
ReplyDeleteVery much looking forward to watching this!
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