Beyond Leo
When I had my miscarriage last January, I mentioned I'd share the whole story one day.
Today is the day.
My piece "Beyond Leo" is running as a feature on Mothering.com.
It's raw.
It's honest.
It's graphic.
It's personal.
It's sad.
It's miscarriage.
Okay, I don't mean to be too dramatic . . . but don't say I didn't warn you! Here's the direct link: http://www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_birth/miscarriage/beyond-leo.html
posted by Jenny at 11:41 AM
29 Comments:
Your essay was really powerful. Thank you. I ended up here (at your blog) by following the link from the Mothering article online (which I got to from the "This Week at Mothering.com" emails I get). Anyway, reading your story was a potent experience. Best wishes,
Molly
12:40 PM
Hi Jenny-
I followed the link here from mothering.com. I just read your article and was intrigued enough to look you up. You have a lovely style and conveyed your experience with tenderness and hope. So much realness and humanity. I especially like the end- walking out under the stars. And the part where she (you) want Ron to look at you but also don't. Such truth in the little details. I wish you the best of luck with your family and career.
12:46 PM
Oh Jenny what a very special story. I can only imagine the tears shed in writing a story like that. Feels as though I've been through the whole thing myself, having read that. The euphoria at first, the thrill and then the dark days of saying goodbye to the wee little angel. So interesting the Beyond Leo idea and then looking far into the night sky. My favorite line *I loved him with a love fiercer than I have ever loved* (except you said it better). Your story will touch a special spot with many mamas who are searching for the words. Wishing good things for you and yours, EE
12:49 PM
Thank you for sharing with us. I know it is hard.
12:52 PM
Your story just tore my heart out, I don't cry much anymore, but your story did it.
1:21 PM
oh, jenny - no words here, just tears.
2:51 PM
Jenny,
Thank you for sharing your story. Not everyone can put those feelings into writing like you can. I'll be keeping you and Ron (and all of Leo's siblings to come) in prayer.
3:11 PM
Jenny that was a terrible, beautiful essay. Well done for sharing it.
4:09 PM
Perfection Jenny.
Tears for Leo. I'm so sorry.
4:24 PM
How do you tell someone that their writing was so beautiful even with that tender subject matter?
You made me feel like I was there with you...a typical response from the reader to the writer...
but no typical woman
*you are special Jenny*
and I must say that there is a very special lucky little boy waiting to meet his momma some day.
a very special momma, indeed
love to you, Jen
xOx Darlene
6:02 PM
horrifying, but beautifully said. my heart breaks for you. i hope for you that there is happier stories soon.
7:11 PM
Oh Jenny. God. You are more courageous than me to write about it. I admire your writing. I understand the pain. I had a miscarriage, too, and it was more than hell. I so understand the wrenching emotional pain. You wrote about it beautifully and I appreciate it so much. Lots of healing tears for you, and good things to come.
7:16 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous writing on a subject that isn't pretty at all. Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into this.
7:26 PM
Thanks everyone. Thank you.
7:41 PM
Wonderful essay. The lemon seeds...the stars...so many details.
I'm so sorry. I don't know what to say. That was a story from the heart. God bless.
9:17 PM
Jenny,
I just read your article. I am so very sorry for your loss. I so admire your courage for writing this from deep within your heart. Beautiful writing, such a very sad subject. Wishing you peace and healing.
XOXO
9:40 PM
Thank you for sharing such a personal, devastating story.
I came here from the Mothering site (which I started going to during my first loss - almost 4 years ago)
We need more people like you to share your story and allow these babies the recognition they deserve
11:57 PM
What a great piece of writing -- and once again, I'm so sorry.
8:17 AM
Beautifully written, as always!
2:27 PM
Beautifully written, as always!
2:27 PM
Really . . . a fabulous and moving piece. It really helped me understand the pain (both physical and emotional) of this experience. So hard for those of us who haven't experienced it to get the depth of it, but your words got me so much closer.
Thanks for the privilege of reading this piece. Thanks for being brave and generous in sharing it.
Blessings to you and Ron. Still praying for you both . . . I know there will be an answer.
1:39 AM
Jenny,
There are no words. You said them all beautifully. Thank you for using your courage to tell this story.
11:52 AM
Jenny--
I stopped by your blog and saw this and just wanted to tell you how much it helped me to read this. It helped me understand what you, along with many of my friends, have gone through in a much deeper way. As I read the above comments, it struck me how God has already used this incredibly hard experience in your life to impact others. I continue to pray for you and Ron that you will be able to see God's goodness in all this.
2:47 PM
Such a different way of writing about losing a baby - makes you realize that each person's experience is unique. Thank you, Jenny, for your beautiful writing.
7:48 AM
wow Jenny - that brought tears to my eyes.
12:33 PM
What a beautiful, full, heart-rending story. Your voice was so clear and strong. Your faith shines through the pain.
11:25 AM
my heart aches for you. so beautifully written. so compelling. i want to give you a hug and not let go.
12:26 AM
Beautiful sweet story. Thanks for sharing it. I have a good friend who might like to read it, too....
1:47 PM
Wow Jenny! I walked back through the horror of my own miscarriage reading that. It feels like such a lonely place that even your husband cannot know. I know that you have done many women a favor by painting your pain so eloquently and allowing others to know that someone else understands. I journaled about mine but have never gone back to re-read. Maybe I will now. Love and prayers to you.
10:14 AM
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