Your NICU Story

<p>The NICU journey is one of profound love uncertainty and resilience. Whether your child is now thriving or forever held in your heart this reflection guide offers a space to process the emotions questions and memories that shape your story.</p><p></p><p>In these pages you will discover:</p><p></p><ul><li>Personal stories from NICU parents who have stories similar to yours</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Guided reflections to help you process your NICU experience</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Opportunities for partners to reflect (every prompt is for you too)</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Compassionate language for those who went home with their baby and those who did not</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Gentleness ease and the tools to re-author your unique NICU story</li></ul><p></p><p><em>Your NICU Story</em> is an invitation for you to reflect on your NICU experience providing a place for both grief and gratitude-a space to honor your experience your child and your own healing journey. We believe all parts of you and your story are welcome.</p><p></p><p>No matter where you are on this path you are not alone. Your love your loss your hope-they all matter.</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p><em>I was a NICU mom for only six days but I thought [Mahaley and Emily] covered the spectrum of feelings completely - the anger the confusion the overwhelm the loneliness the small winks of compassion from unexpected places the routines the triggers. I was especially impressed with [their] ability to include a wide array of experiences without getting bogged down in the differences.</em></p><p></p><p>-Kara Bosworth NICU mom</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>www.yournicustorybook.com</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>About the Authors:</p><p></p><p>Mahaley Patel LMFT PMH-C bereaved mother to Saachi is a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health. She serves on the bereaved parent advisory board at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.</p><p></p><p>Emily Souder LCSW-C PMH-C is a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health. She is the author of <em>Birth Story Brave Reimagined</em> and <em>Birth Story Held for Loss</em>-books inviting parents to explore and expand their personal stories around birth and perinatal loss.</p><p></p>