Shannon Passalacqua 12/1/25 Shannon Passalacqua 12/1/25

The Sixth Stage of Grief

Did you know that a sixth stage has been added to the five stages of grief? You may have heard about the five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. This work was explained in a book written by Elisabeth Kubler Ross and David Kessler.

Shannon Passalacqua 10/1/25 Shannon Passalacqua 10/1/25

Denial

When I first took the pregnancy test and found out I was pregnant, I was overjoyed! I looked at that test over and over. I showed it to my husband and he was overjoyed. But a few weeks later, something felt off, so I took another test.

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The Grief We Didn't Expect: Letting Go of What Could Have Been

I put these expectations on myself. Why? How? Because it isn’t lady like to continue to work on your own dreams while your kids are home and needing you. It’s considered selfish to not want to be the home school teacher.

Shannon Passalacqua 5/1/25 Shannon Passalacqua 5/1/25

Welcome to Miscarriage Warriors

Welcome to Miscarriage Warriors, a sanctuary for those who have endured the heartache of miscarriage. Our community is built on empathy and shared experiences, ensuring you are never alone in this journey.

The Sixth Stage of Grief

Denial

The Grief We Didn't Expect: Letting Go of What Could Have Been

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