I encourage readers to not be the silent one, to show compassion and a gesture of kindness when it’s needed most.
I just want to share how validating I found the article on newlyweds having a hard adjustment. I’m soon having my first anniversary, and it has been one tough year. Moving to Israel was a further challenge as well.
I’d been in shidduchim for many years and this was the last thing I expected. Seeing this article was proof that I’m not deficient or incapable, it’s just a fact of life that shanah rishonah is very, very hard. This is rarely acknowledged.
Yours sincerely,
Another Struggling Newly Married Woman
Years ago, I, too, suffered a full-term stillbirth, when I was two days overdue. This happened on Erev Yom Kippur. I, like Esther, was elated and walked around in a bubble of pure jubilation during the pregnancy.
I was happy to read about the support she received. At the time, I was a pariah and all ignored my situation. It was devastating dealing with the loss, compounded with no acknowledgement from anyone. I encourage readers to not be the silent one, to show compassion and a gesture of kindness when it’s needed most.
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