Holding the Middle: What Happens When Care Comes Together

“Being a NICU mom/parent can be very isolating. You go from living your life with the excitement of this new, precious addition to experiencing a reality  that looks nothing like what you’ve seen in the movies.”

“While those around me seemed to have their first and second babies without effort, my path was marked by waiting, disappointment, and an eventual diagnosis of unexplained infertility. There were medications, injections, countless appointments—and a growing, painful belief that maybe bad things just happened to me.”

“After the miscarriage, therapy became an essential lifeline. It gave me a safe place to process grief, work through mental blockages, and untangle the anxiety and fear that had taken hold.”