A bit About My Journey.
Through my personal infertility journey I had multiple losses. After learning that my deep sadness was grief and that I needed more support, I started therapy and became an advocate for my health and journey.
Years later, my husband and I are childless. Accepting we would not have children was the most devastating decision of our lives.
My experience with infertility has changed who I am and has shaped me personally and professionally. After 15+ years in marketing my heart was pulling me to make a change, I became a Certified Miscarriage Doula and Certified Trauma Support Specialist. I am here today, to support people like you, at any point in your journey, as you navigate grief and life after loss.
Sarah
CTSS, Certified Trauma Support Specialist
Miscarriage Doula
“Grief cannot be fixed. You can only pretend you’re ok, for so long. You need to feel your way through infertility, and receiving validation through the impossibly difficult choices and deep emotions is essential for your well-being.”
- Sarah Young
What does Grief Nova mean?
“Nova” is a star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months.
When you want a family (planned or not) the impact of infertility is earth shattering. The “nova” within our journeys are the numerous losses, during the journey we often don’t have time to grasp the tremendous turmoil and trauma we’re going through. We just keep going, we have little choice in the matter.
What I’ve learned is that trauma care starts with us, with us showing up for ourselves. When we learn to regulate, allow ourselves to grieve, and build a support system, we slowly get back to feeling like ourselves again. Showing up for yourself and getting the help you deserve is the most wonderful thing you can do for your mental health and well-being.
“There is a unique pain that comes from preparing a place in your heart, for a child that never comes”
- David Platt
Sarah Young
info@griefnova.com
CTSS, Certified Trauma Support Specialist, Arizona Trauma Institute
Certified Miscarriage Doula through Miscarriage Doula Collective
Disclaimer-
Sarah is a professionally certified bereavement doula and trauma-informed individual. While she has extensive knowledge in the inner workings of the medical field as it relates to pregnancy and miscarriage/stillbirth, she is not a licensed physician and will not diagnose or treat any conditions. Through our services you will not receive treatment plans or diagnoses.
Sarah is a Certified Bereavement Doula through Miscarriage Doula Collective.
Sarah is a Certified Grief & Bereavement, Depression, & Trauma Counselor through The Psychology & Counseling Academy.
Sarah is a Certified Trauma Support Specialist through The Arizona Trauma Institute.