Trigger warning: infant loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, depression, spiritual pain, motherhood stress There came a time when I was very aware that I had not yet done a funeral for a child or young adult. I was in no way looking forward to doing such a service and preferred for that type… Read More
The Pastoral Is Political: Parenthood Is not Punishment
I saw it again today: the argument that birth control is a way for women to have sex without consequence; that somehow single motherhood is the punishment for having a sexual relationship before marriage. Let us tease that apart a bit. First, let us acknowledge that there are women who desire to be mothers. Many… Read More
The Pastoral is Political – On Being an Outsider at the OB/GYN and in the Sanctuary
The OB/GYN is not always a happy place where dreams come true. Sometimes, it’s where people discover extremely devastating news or where their baby dreams turn into infertility nightmares. Read More
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