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Scenario

How previous loss makes new possibilities feel dangerous

I got pregnant again four months after my stillbirth and I'm terrified to be happy about it because last time hope just made the loss more devastating.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Protective numbness can interfere with the capacity to invest emotionally in future outcomes.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The stages of grief — examined and critiqued?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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