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10 Whole Years.

Melissa Sulley Grief Miscarriage Miscarriage Awareness Missed Miscarriage Parenting after loss Pregnancy + Infant Loss Support

10 Whole Years.

How do you wish a happy 10th birthday to a baby who never took a breath? When the birth was wrapped in death, and the first hello was also the final goodbye—how do you mark that? It’s been a whole decade since Josiah was birthed into eternal death. Ten years. A full-blown lifetime. And yet this one calendar date—April 18th—drops me right back into that hospital room. Into the sterile stillness. The excruciating silence. The weight of it all still lingers, even now. How do you capture a life barely lived? A baby who only ever existed within me—held in...

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Rediscovering Yourself After Loss: The Power of Deconstruction

Melissa Sulley Deconstruction Divorce faith Grief Loss Miscarriage

Rediscovering Yourself After Loss: The Power of Deconstruction

Grief has a way of unearthing the deepest parts of us. It shakes the foundation of who we are, leaving us questioning everything we thought we knew. For many of us, the journey of rediscovery begins with deconstruction – a powerful process of unlearning, reevaluating, and rebuilding.  If you’re navigating grief and identity shifts, this could be the path to reclaiming your authentic self. What is Deconstruction? Deconstruction is the process of critically examining beliefs, values, and systems that once shaped your identity. While it’s often associated with faith, it can apply to any area of life. After a loss,...

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The Grief of My Wretched Fertility Journey

Melissa Sulley Grief Loss Miscarriage Miscarriage Awareness Missed Miscarriage Parenting after loss

The Grief of My Wretched Fertility Journey

Yesterday she told me she wants me to have another baby. And my heart nearly broke open.  Even though that chapter is so far behind me, it still stings like hell.  The grief of my wretched fertility journey still lingers on the surface. The subtle reminders of all it took to get here, and all that I lost along the way.  There's this odd duality to it all. Being grateful for where I am, yet this unnamable emotion attached to the deep pain experienced along the way.  It's not hatred, or anger, or bitterness, because the pain is so attached to the joy. And without the pain of what...

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The Silent Griefs: Exploring the Ripple Effects of Loss

Melissa Sulley Deconstruction Divorce faith Grief Loss Miscarriage Parenting after loss Secondary Losses Support

The Silent Griefs: Exploring the Ripple Effects of Loss

When we think of grief, we often think of the immediate, tangible losses: a loved one, a relationship, or a dream. But what about the grief that hides in the shadows? The parts of our lives that quietly unravel in the aftermath of loss?

These are the silent griefs. The ones no one talks about.

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Reclaim Your Life After Loss: Honouring Grief, Finding Healing

Melissa Sulley Deconstruction Divorce Grief Loss Miscarriage Missed Miscarriage Parenting after loss Pregnancy + Infant Loss Pregnancy after loss Secondary Losses

Reclaim Your Life After Loss: Honouring Grief, Finding Healing

Grief is a deeply personal and often isolating experience. It comes in many forms, each with its unique weight and complexity. Whether you are mourning the child you never got to meet, the partner you thought you’d grow old with, or the faith that once gave you a sense of certainty, grief leaves its mark. It changes you—but it doesn’t have to define you forever. Perhaps your grief is tied to the version of yourself you thought you’d be by now—the one who imagined a life filled with joy, stability, and dreams realized. Or maybe your loss is less tangible...

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