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I'm very sorry for your ectopic pregnancy and loss. It is so very recent that you've been through both a physical and emotional trauma. It is usual to have so many thoughts and feelings, and I will do my best to help.
It's most important to look after yourself right now. There is nothing you did you cause an ectopic pregnancy. While I wish I could say that there is a route for recovery, each of us is so unique that every journey will be different. These boards are full of women and men who have experienced ectopic pregnancies, losses, and are recovering.
Relationships are complex, and men do grieve differently than women. I found that journalling about my experience and my dreams helped me to make sense of my own emotions. When I was ready, the journal helped me to share those thoughts with my partner, family and some friends.
We want to you know that you are not alone. If you think it may help, we can certainly arrange to speak to you about what you have been through and be a shoulder to lean on. My colleagues and I have also experienced ectopic pregnancy and understand how heartbreaking it is. You can ask any questions or simply tell us about the horrible time you have been through.
The charity Mind may also be of assistance. They have local centres and support groups and can offer services on a means-tested basis (you pay what you can afford) or sometimes free. You can find your local centre following this link if that may be useful too:
http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/. You can also speak to your GP specifically about local counseling services and referral for talking therapies.
Be kind to yourself right now and take everything in your own time. Please know that we are here for you, as long as you need.
With good wishes,
Michele
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
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Re: Unsupported 😥
I too have suffered with an ectopic 3 weeks ago, I also feel like I don’t really have any support. Although my partner is amazing, know one asks me anymore how I am doing. Somedays I feel fine and other days like today, I just cannot stop the tears from flowing. Everywhere I look people are announcing pregnancies which breaks my heart. I have also experienced an infection in one of my incisions and I am on my second course of antibiotics, I’m struggling being at work at times because I also feel it means all this should be forgotten. I really hope you are ok and I am here if you would like to talk to me xx