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How to grieve when others minimize your loss

I had an early miscarriage and everyone says it wasn't really a baby yet but I already loved her and I don't know how to grieve something others say doesn't count.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The devaluation of early pregnancy loss denies the reality of parental attachment and leaves grievers without social permission to mourn.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pregnancy loss miscarriage and infant death?”

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