From Pain to Parenthood: A Journey Through Miscarriage to Adoption

When I was in my 30s, I lost two babies to miscarriage. I was devastated. The pain and emotional turmoil that followed not only took me by surprise, but left me wondering how I would ever get through it. Eventually, I recovered and adopted a wonderful child. And now, years later, I’m ready to share my story in the hopes of helping others.

Anyone who’s suffered a miscarriage knows it’s a tough road filled with sorrow and emptiness. Losing a baby tears your world apart and turns your life upside down. You feel alone because family and friends who haven’t been through it often don’t understand or don’t know how to help. I remember feeling hurt by others’ comments and desperately wanting the pain to go away. But I couldn’t seem to escape my grief and ended up with severe anxiety and depression. For years, I didn’t want to talk about what I had been through, much less share my struggles with the world.

After I had plenty of time to heal from my losses, my husband and I adopted a beautiful baby girl. I began to realize that sharing what I had been through could actually help a lot of people. I was stronger and wiser. I had learned so much along the way – both about miscarriage and adoption. I knew what it felt like to hit rock bottom and then rise back up again. There was an amazing opportunity to help someone else feel a little less alone and to offer tips and insight on the whole experience. So, I decided to write a book called From Pain to Parenthood: A Journey Through Miscarriage to Adoption. For the past year, I’ve poured my heart and soul into this book. And I'm happy to say, I am finally finished!  

As I prepare to unleash some of my most private and painful thoughts and experiences to the world, I am filled with many emotions. But I know in my heart that I am doing the right thing. Helping others is what's most important. I hope to be a source of support, encouragement and inspiration to those who are going through similar hardships. This book gives me a chance to do that. Today I begin a new chapter in my life -- literally. :)

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If you or anyone you know could benefit from this book, please visit my web site at dkahler.wix.com/book.