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MISCARRIAGE & INFANT LOSS

Amber's Story​

Amber experienced the loss of twin boys, Sean & Liam, in 2008 on her birthday. She experienced a deep depression and was disillusioned by the lack of support and resources in the San Antonio community. In the spirit of being the change, she founded The Shine On Remembrance Run in 2018.  Shine On is a 5k walk/run that raises awareness and brings together others who have experienced miscarriage and infant loss.

Ignited by her own story and the stories of the Shine On families, Amber began her journey back to school for a Masters Degree in Counseling. She completed an internship at The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas and trained with Birch & Branch, expanding her knowledge in treating complex grief.  She is passionate about helping others and continuing to build San Antonio's miscarriage & infant loss resources.

You are not alone

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​Experiencing a miscarriage or the loss of a child can be an incredibly challenging and emotional time. While everyone processes grief differently, certain signs may indicate that it's time to seek help.

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Emotional/Cognitive Signs

  1. Feeling overwhelmingly sad, hopeless, or unable to attend to everyday tasks.

  2. Intense Guilt or Shame.

  3. Anxiety or Panic Attacks.

  4. Feeling unusually angry, irritable, or having difficulty controlling your temper.

  5. Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected from your feelings and those around you.

  6. Intrusive or disturbing thoughts or memories.

Physical Signs

  1. Experiencing headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, or pain.

  2. Feeling constantly tired or having low energy levels that don't improve with rest.

  3. ​Disruptions in sleep patterns.

Behavioral Signs

  1. Avoiding social interactions or isolating yourself from friends and family.

  2. Changes in Sleep Patterns (insomnia, excessive sleeping, or frequent nightmares).

  3. Significant changes in appetite or weight, either loss or gain.

  4. Using alcohol, drugs, or other substances to cope with the pain and grief.

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Relationship Signs

  1. Experiencing tension or conflict in relationships with your partner, family, or friends due to the miscarriage and your grief.

  2. Struggling to express your feelings or talk about the miscarriage with loved ones.

Though most of this page refers to the death loss of a child, there are other losses that might benefit from grief counseling, including failed adoption, separation from foster children and loss of stepchildren post-divorce. The trauma and grief associated with this type of ambiguous loss can be extremely challenging.

SAN ANTONIO RESOURCES
Sarah's Heart
Any Baby Can San Antonio
San Antonio Walk to Remember

 

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