grief

According to the American Pregnancy Association, up to 25% of clinically recognized pregnancies result in miscarriage, and it can be for a variety of reasons. But the stigma still exists, and that's a huge problem. As a mother who experienced a second trimester miscarriage, psychologist and writer Dr. Jessica Zucker knows exactly how this feels. Following that loss, she launched the #IHadAMiscarriage campaign. And in October of 2015, she released a line of pregnancy loss cards.

Here are some further thoughts on miscarriage, the Internet, and how we can be supportive to women going through one.

All I want for Christmas is a Molly Weasley sweater.

Don’t say the following: “Maybe they’ll remember me!” “I bet they would love to get a message from me!” “Contacting the popular kids while we are in our 30s is a fantastic idea and doesn’t look desperate at all!”

It's possible to mourn and celebrate, to be with someone you can't see or feel, and to find some kind of joy even when you're mired in loss.

Spotted: Alemany Flea Market, SF

This season is hard. So I'm pretending it doesn't exist. You're welcome to join!

They're all gone from this world. No graduations. No weddings. No questions to be answered.