S2 E2- Naming Ori: Grieving the Invisible and Navigating Infertility and Pregnancy Loss

In this moving episode of Nothing Happens for a Reason, host Claire welcomes Abby, for an honest and vulnerable conversation about miscarriage, infertility, and the emotional aftermath of pregnancy loss. October is marked as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, making this episode especially timely and relevant for anyone touched by these experiences.Abby shares her story of navigating PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), infertility treatments, and the heartbreak of losing her second pregnancy. Through excerpts of her writing, listeners are invited into Abby’s raw, intimate grief—the hopes she held, the rituals she created, and the ongoing impact of loss on her sense of family and identity.The episode explores topics including:The societal silence and comparative suffering surrounding miscarriage and infertility.How grief can linger and evolve month-to-month and in life’s everyday moments.The complex intersections of motherhood, shame, and guilt.Rituals and naming as a means to honor loss, including Abby’s choice to name her miscarried baby "Ori.”The challenges faced in medical settings and the lack of emotional support after miscarriage.The extra layer of stress and fear experienced by women in states with restrictive reproductive policies post-Roe v. Wade.This conversation reminds us that although miscarriage and infertility may be common, every story and every loss is unique and worthy of acknowledgment. If you’re struggling with grief, questioning your pain, or feeling unseen—know that you are not alone.Join us for an episode full of validation, storytelling, and the honest truth that grief doesn’t require a reason to exist.Read more of Abby's writing entries here!Stay Connected:Instagram: for behind-the-scenes content and community discussions.Website + Merch + Subscribe to the NewsletterJoin Echo Registry Waitlist: for our handwritten pen-pal support network.Download Free Ebook