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Why platitudes about God's plan feel cruel after pregnancy loss

Everyone keeps telling me my miscarriage was 'part of God's plan' and I want to scream because what kind of plan involves taking away the baby I wanted so desperately.

Mira
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Well-meaning theological explanations for loss are causing additional pain rather than providing comfort.

Ideas that help explain it
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“Where Are You with Grief and faith — when loss challenges belief?”

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