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 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 8/1/25 Shannon Passalacqua 8/1/25

Dismissed and Disheartened: The Lack of Support from Healthcare Professionals After Miscarriage

Experiencing a miscarriage is a profoundly isolating experience, and the lack of support from healthcare professionals can amplify that isolation. After my first miscarriage, I called the doctor’s office, longing for some words of comfort or guidance.

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

A Sign

Strength

Dismissed and Disheartened: The Lack of Support from Healthcare Professionals After Miscarriage

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

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