There’s nothing I can say to define how this story makes me feel. I think of my own tragic losses, of wounds that never really heal. Or, if they do, leave scars that write the stories of who we are.
I cannot imagine how difficult this was to write and present to the world. Sharing the pain is a gift to us all, Kyle. This a poignant example of the tragic beauty of life on this earth.
I type this just as the sun crests the treetops and its light reaches my eyes. Somehow this story leaves me with similar emotions- a sense of hope with the caveat that I must now live in a way that is worthy of the blessing.
Thank you very much Erik. I’m truly grateful for your friendship and as a recipient of the beauty you bring to the world through your work. Appreciate you brother.
Kyle, one of the things I appreciate most about you is your fearless approach to authenticity. It is SO HARD to put these things out there, for a number of reasons. I see you encourage others (like me) to be open about our losses and our struggles, and I see you model the behavior you encourage. It takes grit of a whole other level to not only heal, but be willing to use your own pain as a fulcrum to help others. My heart goes out to you and Mary Kate. What blessings you two are. Much love to you both.
Much love and good wishes to you and all your family Kyle. Thanks for having the courage to share this personal, deep, and moving and beautifully crafted story. Whenever I write your content, I really feel like there's so much to learn from you. It's not just your resilience and strength, but also your vulnerability to share these kinds of stories and your kindness with all of us writers that are close to you. Really grateful and thankful for all that. You're a great man and role model, Kyle ❤️
I’m fairly stoic, but you’ve got me bawling over here. I can’t thank you and Mary Kate enough for sharing your story. The pain of miscarriage is so often invisible—no scars, no clear before and after—just this deep, internal ache that rarely gets the space it deserves. The way you’ve brought that pain into the light, with such care and honesty, will no doubt be a gift to so many—both those who’ve lived it and those who love someone who has.
There’s so much layered into these two pieces. Truly powerful. I’m deeply grateful you wrote them. 🧡
Kyle, thank you for the courage to share something so deeply personal. Your application of Stoic principles - especially 'control what you can' and focusing on present action - in the face of such profound loss is both inspiring and humbling.
Sending love to your family as you continue to carry your daughters' memory forward. And congratulations on your rainbow baby girl :)
Oomph so much heart in this one, thank you for sharing your journey. I love how you weave the stoic teachings to real life adversity here. Bad things will come, but they make the good ones sweeter. You and your wife make a great team, sending so much love to you and your fam and your rainbow baby! 💛🌈
This had me feeling all the feels. It was devastating when we lost our first one. We heard the heartbeat, and when my wife went in for the full ultrasound, the baby was gone. Then we find out that 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and then we start hearing all the stories from those around us. It sucks.
Yes it does. I’ll never get to a point of being thankful for this most recent one but I also realize that the beautiful face I’m looking at isn’t here today without our prior loss. The possibility of death is always with us, I’ve known this but I’ve also been guilty to forgetting it. These real losses will always stay with us. Attempting to use the losses to honor their and our life is all I can do in order to make what I can control count… appreciate you brother
Kyle, thank you for the courage and love that empowered you to write such a moving, powerful, and personal story. So much gratitude, love, and joy for you and your family.
Thank you, Kyle, for sharing this with honestly as you have. This can not have been easy to write. Often the hardest things to write demand to be written. Congratulations on your little rainbow baby girl.
Well my friend. You know better than anyone how close this landed for me. Your words could have been my own. So glad you expressed it the way that you did. There is much that can be said of loss and grief but one must be willing to transcend to a different place to use this kind of loss and grief as a catalyst for growth, knowledge and gratitude. Proud of you. Proud for you and your family and the most recent addition. Thank you again for sharing.
“Losses never leave you.”
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There’s nothing I can say to define how this story makes me feel. I think of my own tragic losses, of wounds that never really heal. Or, if they do, leave scars that write the stories of who we are.
I cannot imagine how difficult this was to write and present to the world. Sharing the pain is a gift to us all, Kyle. This a poignant example of the tragic beauty of life on this earth.
I type this just as the sun crests the treetops and its light reaches my eyes. Somehow this story leaves me with similar emotions- a sense of hope with the caveat that I must now live in a way that is worthy of the blessing.
My most sincere thanks for this brother.🙏
Thank you very much Erik. I’m truly grateful for your friendship and as a recipient of the beauty you bring to the world through your work. Appreciate you brother.
Kyle, one of the things I appreciate most about you is your fearless approach to authenticity. It is SO HARD to put these things out there, for a number of reasons. I see you encourage others (like me) to be open about our losses and our struggles, and I see you model the behavior you encourage. It takes grit of a whole other level to not only heal, but be willing to use your own pain as a fulcrum to help others. My heart goes out to you and Mary Kate. What blessings you two are. Much love to you both.
Much love to you too sis. Thank you
Much love and good wishes to you and all your family Kyle. Thanks for having the courage to share this personal, deep, and moving and beautifully crafted story. Whenever I write your content, I really feel like there's so much to learn from you. It's not just your resilience and strength, but also your vulnerability to share these kinds of stories and your kindness with all of us writers that are close to you. Really grateful and thankful for all that. You're a great man and role model, Kyle ❤️
Thank you very much Andres! I feel the same about you 👊🏻
I’m fairly stoic, but you’ve got me bawling over here. I can’t thank you and Mary Kate enough for sharing your story. The pain of miscarriage is so often invisible—no scars, no clear before and after—just this deep, internal ache that rarely gets the space it deserves. The way you’ve brought that pain into the light, with such care and honesty, will no doubt be a gift to so many—both those who’ve lived it and those who love someone who has.
There’s so much layered into these two pieces. Truly powerful. I’m deeply grateful you wrote them. 🧡
And I’m deeply grateful for you my friend. Thank you
Kyle, thank you for the courage to share something so deeply personal. Your application of Stoic principles - especially 'control what you can' and focusing on present action - in the face of such profound loss is both inspiring and humbling.
Sending love to your family as you continue to carry your daughters' memory forward. And congratulations on your rainbow baby girl :)
Thank you brother. I really appreciate that.
Thank you for sharing such a deep and personal story. Thank for also sharing how you were able to navigate it. It’s truly remarkable.
I really appreciate that Tope. Thank you 👊🏻
Oomph so much heart in this one, thank you for sharing your journey. I love how you weave the stoic teachings to real life adversity here. Bad things will come, but they make the good ones sweeter. You and your wife make a great team, sending so much love to you and your fam and your rainbow baby! 💛🌈
Appreciate you Gen 👊🏻
Tore me up something fierce. Grief and joy communalized.
Appreciate you brother
Thank you for sharing this story, and I admire your courage. You're a remarkable couple.
Thank you too brother. Right back at you and yours
Beautiful and honest, thank you. Was very moved. Congratulations on your baby girl, so happy for your family
Appreciate you Gina. Looking forward to catching up soon
This had me feeling all the feels. It was devastating when we lost our first one. We heard the heartbeat, and when my wife went in for the full ultrasound, the baby was gone. Then we find out that 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and then we start hearing all the stories from those around us. It sucks.
Yes it does. I’ll never get to a point of being thankful for this most recent one but I also realize that the beautiful face I’m looking at isn’t here today without our prior loss. The possibility of death is always with us, I’ve known this but I’ve also been guilty to forgetting it. These real losses will always stay with us. Attempting to use the losses to honor their and our life is all I can do in order to make what I can control count… appreciate you brother
Kyle, thank you for the courage and love that empowered you to write such a moving, powerful, and personal story. So much gratitude, love, and joy for you and your family.
Thank you very much brother. Means a lot coming from you
Thank you, Kyle, for sharing this with honestly as you have. This can not have been easy to write. Often the hardest things to write demand to be written. Congratulations on your little rainbow baby girl.
Thank you brother. Definitely not easy, but very therapeutic over time
Well my friend. You know better than anyone how close this landed for me. Your words could have been my own. So glad you expressed it the way that you did. There is much that can be said of loss and grief but one must be willing to transcend to a different place to use this kind of loss and grief as a catalyst for growth, knowledge and gratitude. Proud of you. Proud for you and your family and the most recent addition. Thank you again for sharing.
Proud of you too my friend and thankful you’re now in my life. Thank you very much. Talk soon.
This is beautiful, Kyle! The words, experiences, and reflections together really moved me.
I’m so happy for you and your baby girl. And you’re absolutely right, the highs feel meaningful because of the lows.
Thank you Jenny. Appreciate you.