Meditative Story Let them see you cry, by Reshma Saujani
Apr 30, 2024
Activist and founder of Girls Who Code, Reshma Saujani, shares her journey of struggling to achieve her goal of motherhood, embracing vulnerability, and allowing herself to feel emotions. She discusses breaking the facade of always being in control, the emotional rollercoaster of unexpected pregnancy and loss, and the transformative power of opening up about emotional pain.
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First Miscarriage
- Reshma Saujani, at 36, excitedly visits her doctor, expecting to become a mother.
- During the ultrasound, the doctor delivers devastating news: there's no heartbeat, indicating a miscarriage.
Hiding Grief
- Three days after her miscarriage, Reshma organizes a fundraiser for President Obama.
- She hides her grief, maintaining a strong facade, even introducing the President.
Culture of Silence
- Reshma reflects on the culture of silence around miscarriage and pregnancy loss.
- She notes the lack of support systems and open conversations, leading to internalized grief.