When most people start therapy, they hope for one thing: to feel better. Less anxious. Less sad. More confident. More in control. And eventually, that does happen, but not right away, and not in a perfectly upward path. It’s often a winding one, full of detours and pauses. You might leave one session feeling lighter and hopeful, and the next week, find yourself feeling emotionally exhausted. It doesn’t mean therapy isn’t working, it means your nervous system and your mind are

Pregnancy after loss often brings up a complex mix of emotions. Instead of being filled with pure joy and anticipation, many individuals find themselves weighed down by fear, sadness, numbness, or even a sense of disconnection. The grief and trauma of past losses don’t disappear with a new pregnancy — instead, they often resurface, bringing back painful memories and emotions.

Shame is not just a feeling; it's a survival strategy. It can develop early in environments where love, safety, or approval felt conditional. If you learned that being "too much" or "not enough" resulted in emotional distance, conflict, or even punishment, your nervous system may have adapted by turning inward.