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[quote=Anonymous]I struggled to get pregnant and finally had DD after years of TTC / IVF.  I've been on both sides of the issue.  A dear friend recently had a miscarraige in her 11th week - she was devastated.  She told me about the miscarraige but was really out of touch for a few weeks as I think she and her husband grappled with their sorrow and grief.  During that time I reached out to her, let her know I was there for her, and that I was thinking of her.  I never heard anything back.

But I didn't take it personally.  Some people need that time to themselves to cope and to heal.  Fast forward a few weeks and she reached out to me to get together this weekend.  I'm looking forward to seeing her.  All of which is to say, don't assume just because your friends have withdrawn for a bit that they're not good friends.  They may be trying to grieve, heal, and function in the way that works best for them - let them.  And let them know all the while that you are thinking of them and are there for them.  [/quote]

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