Actress Jenna Collins, known for her role as ‘Molly’ on the popular soap opera, opens up about her devastating experience with a late-term miscarriage in a heartfelt blog post. Having played her character since childhood, fans feel a deep connection to her journey. In her candid reflection on the past year, Jenna shares the emotional challenges she faced, including losing her baby at 22 weeks.
“My heart was so full before it shattered,” she writes, expressing the profound sorrow of losing her unborn daughter. “I never wanted to learn this lesson. It was beyond my control, and I don’t believe these tragedies happen for a reason.” The phrase often heard during such difficult times—“everything happens for a reason”—can feel hollow and insensitive, leading to questions of “What did I do to deserve this?”
Jenna’s honesty continues as she admits, “I’m still healing, but anyone who has endured a similar loss understands how tragic it is to lose a baby at this stage.” She takes pride in having allowed herself to feel joy during her pregnancy, recalling those precious moments. “I can remember those happy feelings, even when I’m faced with sorrow, and I hold onto the hope that I can feel that way again.”
According to BabyCenter, late miscarriages are less common than early ones, occurring in about 1 to 2 out of every 100 pregnancies during the second trimester. At 24 weeks, the loss is referred to as stillbirth. Jenna shares a poignant image from her pregnancy, illustrating the heartbreak of her situation.
2015 was a tumultuous year for Jenna, marked not only by her miscarriage but also by the end of a significant relationship, the passing of her beloved dog, and the discovery of a benign cyst on her brain. Despite these challenges, she reflects on the importance of gratitude. “I’m not sure if it’s due to aging or heightened awareness, but I learned that life can change at any moment, and it’s vital to embrace each experience, no matter how small, to avoid emotional whiplash.”
While there is no correct way to process such a profound loss, Jenna’s story offers solace to those who have faced similar hardships. She encourages others to cherish the joy of pregnancy and to remain hopeful for the future. Concluding her post, she shares, “As this year ends and another begins, I find myself grateful, albeit weary.”
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In summary, Jenna’s heartfelt blog post sheds light on the often-unspoken pain of miscarriage while fostering hope and gratitude amidst unimaginable loss.