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When previous loss makes new joy feel dangerous

I am pregnant with my second child but my first baby died at six months old and I cannot let myself feel excited about this pregnancy.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The heart protects itself by withholding investment when hope has been shattered before.

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“Where Are You with Living with loss long-term?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.