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When previous loss makes new blessings feel dangerous instead of joyful

I had a stillborn baby last year and now I'm pregnant again but instead of feeling happy I'm terrified of losing this one too.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The possibility of future loss can overshadow present good when grief has taught the heart to expect pain.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Cumulative grief — multiple losses?”

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