I know how easy it is to dismiss what your body is telling you, especially in the middle of grief, especially when you’re used to pushing through. If you’re postpartum — in ANY sense of that word, including the kind that doesn’t come with a baby to bring home — and something feels off, please know that you are worth paying attention to.

A gentle note: This post mentions pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss. Writing has always been cathartic for me, and I created this space to both heal my own heart and connect with others. I'll always include a note like this when sensitive topics are ahead. If any of this feels tender today, please guard your heart and come back when you're ready. Mother's Day was this past weekend, and if I'm being honest, the closer the date came, the more my dread grew. It was my firs