Episode 29: "A Religion of Compassion" — Amber and Her Miscarriages

Right click here to download the mp3. Amber has traveled a path through Mormonism where she tried to follow every commandment, suggestion, and piece of advice that the church had to offer. She married and had two children in short order. What followed were three babies lost within a year after priesthood blessings assuring that they would live. These experiences, combined with other factors in her life, have led Amber on a path of finding what she truly believes, which is to reach out to those around her with compassion. Amber will be watching the comments to respond  to her story. As you leave comments, remember that Daughters of Mormonism seeks to provide a safe place for women to share their stories. This is a real story from a real person. Please see the Comment Policy for further details. Universe Embryo by fresco-child Posts from Amber's Blog First Miscarriage Sudden Loss Second Miscarriage Living On Faith My Ambiguous Loss Moving Forward A Slow Healing Process Repose Third Miscarriage What do you say? The Elephant Resources & ReferencesAntonia Fraser The Feminine Mystique Zelophehad's Daughters Mormon Stories Podcast Feminist Mormon Housewives By Common Consent The Exponent “Parents in Zion will be held responsible for the acts of their children, not only until they become eight years old but, perhaps, throughout all the lives of their children, provided they have neglected their duty to their children while they were under their care and guidance, and the parents were responsible for them.” (Joseph F. Smith quoted by Benson)