Gently Grief Support, San Francisco, CA (2025)

10/18/2024

Шукаємо дитячих психологів, психотерапевтів та психіатрів (5-12 років) в Україні для великого проєкту.
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08/11/2023

After hearing the heartbeat just two days prior, the doctor couldn't find it anymore. Numb with shock, I needed solitude to process the overwhelming emotions. The hospital offered no comfort, their insensitive comments deepening my pain. I blamed myself, searching relentlessly for what I did wrong. The guilt and sadness persisted despite reading, attending courses, and connecting with others who shared my loss.

Months later, the background sadness lingers as my country, Ukraine, is engulfed in turmoil. Sirens and rockets fuel my stress, while my heart aches for family in the western part. The sound of children's laughter pierces my soul, making it difficult to be around them, especially during long flights.

Miscarriage is heart-wrenching; the loss of a loved one or the hope for a future leaves lasting scars. Unexpectedly, the pain and trauma resurface. I urge fellow grievers not to shut themselves off. Share your pain with trusted people, create a safe space to grieve, and seek connection and support. Time doesn't heal wounds, but it teaches us to carry grief, remember, share, and love amidst the sorrow. Remember, you're not alone. Don't isolate yourself in sadness; allow space to grieve and heal.

07/25/2023

Hey, lovely souls 💕

Here at the Gently family, our hearts and ears are always open. Whenever you're ready, drop a message and share your journey with us. We stand against the shadows that often cloak our pain, and we truly believe that every story shared stitches our community closer together.

At Gently, we aim to provide you with a soft corner to breathe, reflect, and journey through your unique shades of grief. For you, we've gathered some heartfelt resources: enlightening reads on the many facets of grief, introspective quizzes to gently guide your emotions, and nurturing exercises crafted especially for your heart.

And also Gently is more than just tools. It's a sanctuary. A place pulsing with the love, stories, and strength of countless women who've weathered the storm of pregnancy loss. We all carry different tales, but in this space, we form a symphony of understanding and compassion. Here, amidst our family, you'll always find a soul ready to embrace, listen, and offer a ray of hope just when you need it. 🌸💗🕊️.

07/21/2023

It's a statistic that's often whispered, but rarely shouted: Miscarriage affects roughly 1 in 4 known pregnancies, with a staggering 85% of those occurring within the first trimester. In a society bustling with excitement over birth announcements, baby showers, and gender reveals, it's an anomaly that the silent stories of lost dreams and unmet potentials aren't given the same resonance. Why is it that we tiptoe around such an integral part of the human experience?

One of the overarching shadows cast upon miscarriage is the notion that it's a private ordeal, something to be mourned in solitude, away from the public eye. This narrative, often unintentionally reinforced, silences the heartbreak and isolates the grieving. The misguided words of consolation - "you can always have another one" - inadvertently diminishes the significance of that unique life, and the profound impact it had, however briefly, on the world.

The truth? Every baby, whether in our arms or in our hearts, matters. Every mother, who has had to say goodbye before she got to say hello, deserves acknowledgment, compassion, and a community that says, "I see your pain, and I stand with you."

And together with Gently we have the power to change the narrative. It's high time we normalize conversations about pregnancy loss. It's high time we uplift those grieving mothers, fathers, and families, reminding them they're not alone. It's high time we offer empathy over empty phrases, and truly understand that grief has no timeline or "right way" to process.

To every mother who has experienced this profound loss, know this - Your child mattered. Your grief is valid. Your healing journey is unique. And in this vast community of parents united in love and loss, you will always find understanding and a shoulder to lean on.

So today, let's pledge to support, uplift, and be there for one another. To redefine the way we approach, discuss, and empathize with miscarriage. Because silence isn't strength. Speaking up, sharing stories, and supporting one another, is. 💛

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