Making my journey public."Very" public?!

GymSpaz26

A dear friend wrote an article about me and losing my son to SIDS. She interviewed me back at the end of May. I thought that maybe the article hadn't been accepted or something, because I hadn't heard any more about it. Today my friend wrote that the article has gone live on sheknows.com and sent me the link. I was so excited and felt blessed by the opportunity to share my story when she interviewed me. But now, I find I am afraid to make the article public. (It is already public, but I mean share it on facebook, make it public to everyone who knows me). We've been very open since losing our son. But suddenly it seems very scary and intimate.

I guess I will share it here for a start. Maybe that will give me the courage to share it publicly. The article basically describes my journey. It does talk about my faith and its part in this process. It also has some links for people to read other articles on how they can be supportive to friends or families who have lost babies.  https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1037143/mom-describes-life-after-losing-infant-to-sids

Practically having an anxiety attack even publishing it here! Why am I suddenly so scared?! I know this is a good thing...

lexusolsen

Thanks for sharing. It is very well written. I'd love to share it on fb when you are ready and of you don't mind.

msunshine123

This is a wonderful article. The pictures of your son, Zedekiah are adorable and precious.You have incredible faith and are an inspiration. Your son is lucky to have such a great mom:)

kflynn81

This is perfect, I love this article. I also would like to share on my FB if/when you're ok with sharing, I think this is great for others in our lives to read!

stefuge

Thank you for sharing - it is a lovely article. Your faith is such an encouragement!

jonahsma

Love it, I think it's well written. I couldn't get through it without choking up. Thank you for this. Your story and your great Faith will help someone who is going through what you are going through. God Bless you..

mumel16

I think the article is wonderful. I understand that you're putting yourself out there and kind of exposing your feelings, but it's a good thing! Think of all the people you might be helping to get through a loss, just like you help someone on this board.

LyndseyTS

This is a great article. I needed to read it, so well-timed (though I'm sure it has impacted many others beyond me). It's been a struggle between me and God as of late (especially with all of the health junk on top of losing Serenity) and I needed some perspective. Thank you for sharing. I'm certain that when you're ready to share even more publicly, it will be a blessing to many.

ikrystal

**ticker warning**

Like others have said, this is very well-written.  Your son is beautiful.  I understand the anxiety of making your story so public.  Though not the same, I had to make my blog private last week.  But, I have no doubt that you are helping so many people by sharing your story.  Other mothers who have lost their babies need to know that they are not alone.  Thank you for sharing your story. 

BrittianyM

Thank you for sharing, just beautiful. I have been struggling lately and feel I have lost my path. This helps to see how someone that has gone through something similar is dealing with it.

GymSpaz26

Thank you all so much for reading the article and for your encouragement. I'm going to go ahead and share it (even though it still feels scary), so you are welcome to share it on your facebook or whatever as well.