Erika Scannell in Cherished Magazine’s July issue shares her real life story about her Struggle of Will.
Here’s a little from her article:
Very few people can pick up a brand new book, read the last page and feel satisfied with the story. Why? The end before the beginning just doesn’t make sense; it is not something the logical mind can comprehend. Yet, for those who have experienced a stillbirth, an end before a beginning is exactly what we walk through. And it doesn’t make any sense…
Have you ever experienced pain in a situation so bad you struggle between your will, God’s will and understanding it all? You are not alone.
If you are trying to make sense of it all, I would love to suggest writing out your story, your feelings, your own struggles in a journal. Just write for you (unless God leads you otherwise).
I personally miscarried after only a few months of pregnancy and remember the hurt still today. The questions of why, what could I have done different and the grief. I can’t imagine the pain and struggles of a loss of a child later in pregnancy or after their birth.
Recently at a women’s conference, the speaker shared her story of loss and then had everyone in the room stand up if they miscarried or lost a child and over half the room stood up….this was in a stadium that held thousands of women!
Take comfort in knowing you are not alone and never feel afraid to just talk out your feelings of grief and anger with a trusted friend or write them out in your journal.
To read the rest of Erika’s article, read her story in July’s issue or pick up her book, Struggle of Will, Part 1.
I’ll be sharing at these lovely blogs.
PS – Interested in winning a signed copy of Struggle of Will, Part 1? We are sponsoring a giveaway of Erika’s book. Click here for more information.
I struggle to be consistent and have a backbone with my family. I want my children to feel cherished and too often they walk all over me and I end up hurt and angry.
Amen! I can relate to Erika’s struggles after miscarrying because I also did twice and both times it was before the 2 month mark. I felt a deep loss and one that has taken many years to fully process. Blessings!
So interesting, thank you so much for sharing this with The Cozy Reading Spot this week Sheryl.
Marissa
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I am so thankful you shared this post at The Weekend Brew! It is comforting that no matter the hardship we face, we are never alone.
Miscarriage is a lonely, painful experience without knowing so many of us experienced it..thank you for keeping writing about it..reaching out..I wish I had that years ago!
Thank you for writing in Kathy both Erika and myself appreciate it. As I said in my post, I was so surprised when so many women stood up.
I accidentally commented on another post but meant to comment on this one. I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through… I can’t imagine… And I can’t imagine having a still birthed child. My struggle right now and for the past three years has been my timing vs. God’s. All I have ever wanted is to have a big family and we finally had a son after 17 months of trying. Now we are trying for number 2 and so many of my friends have become pregnant without tying. I know I’m so blessed with my wonderful son and I think that God is trying to teach me to be content. It is SO hard and I hate being envious of my friends.
Thank you for sharing your struggle with others Carrie. I feel there is slight comfort knowing that you are not alone. I’m sure your transparency will help somebody else reading your comment. Keep trusting Him.