Does my grief even count if there are no bodies to bury? The crass thought swirled around my mind in the weeks that followed my pregnancy losses. I was unprepared for how much our losses would shred my heart. But I was even more unprepared for how much the world would minimize the deaths ofContinue reading “No Bodies to Bury: The Unspoken Pain of Early Pregnancy Loss”
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I Cried on New Year’s Eve: Grieving with Hope in 2020
I cried on New Year’s Eve. We spent time with friends, blew noisemakers, and yelled “Happy New Year!” at 8 PM (because we knew there was no way we’d actually last until midnight). We laughed, talked about goals for the new year, and shared stories from 2019. But earlier that day, when I was alone,Continue reading “I Cried on New Year’s Eve: Grieving with Hope in 2020”
No Longer Empty-Handed
I can’t feel them in my arms anymore. It’s inexplicable, really. I’ve stared at four positive pregnancy tests in the last four years. And each time—without fail—I could immediately feel them in my arms. The anticipation was instant, the bond immediate. Some may roll their eyes at such extreme statements, but the knowledge that aContinue reading “No Longer Empty-Handed”
He Gives and Takes Away: My Pregnancy Loss
The last thing I remember before going under was the sensation of tears limping from my eyes and tap tapping on the stark white sheet beneath my head. I sobbed into the mask that was placed over my mouth and nose, both welcoming and dreading the oblivion that waited for me. I still see theContinue reading “He Gives and Takes Away: My Pregnancy Loss”
A Choice That Changed the World
A baby was most definitely not in her plans. Not like this, anyway. What about her future? She was just a teenager. Still a girl. How would she explain this to her family? Would they understand? Would they believe her? How would she explain this to him? She couldn’t hide it forever. And he wouldContinue reading “A Choice That Changed the World”
Adoption vs. Abortion: How they’re similar and yet couldn’t be more different
November is National Adoption Awareness month, a that is set aside to draw attention to the countless young boys and girls in foster systems who are in need of forever homes. I had the chance to write a guest blog for Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center on this topic, specifically how adoption and abortion compare withContinue reading “Adoption vs. Abortion: How they’re similar and yet couldn’t be more different”
3 Common Myths About Pregnancy Resource Centers
I am such a horrible blogger. I mean seriously, it’s been over a month since I’ve even looked – nay, even thought about this thing. I’d like to think I have an okay-ish excuse though. Over the summer I’ve gone back to work part time at Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center and, needless to say, it’sContinue reading “3 Common Myths About Pregnancy Resource Centers”
Nobody Likes Fundraisers
If you know me at all, then you know I am PUMPED about the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center’s annual Walk for Life event taking place tomorrow morning. It’s going to be a ton of fun, complete with a 5K walk, free food, prizes, and of course raising money for the center. This place is dearContinue reading “Nobody Likes Fundraisers”
An Open Letter to Cecile Richards, CEO of Planned Parenthood
Dear Ms. Richards, You don’t know me, and I suppose you never will — but I feel compelled to write to you because you’ve been at the forefront of my mind as of late. Some might say that you and I are on opposite ends of a seemingly neverending battle — you, a well-known figure,Continue reading “An Open Letter to Cecile Richards, CEO of Planned Parenthood”
Ignoring the Need
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go back to work at Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center for a short period of time. It felt strange temporarily trading in diapers for data entry and cuddles for client files. And I have to say, there was something quite magical about making it through an afternoonContinue reading “Ignoring the Need”
Mary Holloman 