Shannon Passalacqua 4/1/26 Shannon Passalacqua 4/1/26

You Can't Heal a Wound That You Ignore

I remember going back to work just a few days after my first miscarriage, wearing a mask of normalcy that felt foreign and uncomfortable. Colleagues would ask how I was doing, and I would smile and reply, "I'm fine, thank you." But inside, I was anything but fine.

Shannon Passalacqua 1/1/26 Shannon Passalacqua 1/1/26

Reflecting on the Journey of Healing After Miscarriage

In the aftermath of each loss, I found myself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions, chief among them was self-blame. I questioned everything about my body and my choices, wondering if there was something I could have done differently.

Shannon Passalacqua 11/1/25 Shannon Passalacqua 11/1/25

A Sign

I did a lot of mental prepping to make sure that I would be able to get through this week and be strong for those that needed me. I had assumed that I knew what was coming my way and I could plan for it, but I was wrong.

Shannon Passalacqua 9/1/25 Shannon Passalacqua 9/1/25

Strength

How many times has someone asked you how you’re doing, and you’ve simply responded with, “I’m fine”? For many women, the answer is likely in the hundreds. What if instead, the question was, “How many times have you told someone you’re fine and really meant it”?

Shannon Passalacqua 6/1/25 Shannon Passalacqua 6/1/25

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.

You Can't Heal a Wound That You Ignore

Reflecting on the Journey of Healing After Miscarriage

A Sign

Strength

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

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