Love Letters to Miscarried Moms: Written in the Midst of My Grief So That You Will Not Be Alone in Yours

by Samantha Evans Tschritter

The word "miscarriage," in today's culture, is a dirty word-rarely discussed and grossly misunderstood. Yet, one out of four pregnancies ends in this tragedy. Where are these women, Samantha wondered, after her miscarriage? Slowly, quietly, women began to approach her, but, "I've had a miscarriage too," was all they could offer. Samantha realized that she had unwittingly become a member in an underground, secret society of women who suffer alone in silence. "Love Letters" is the story of her journey, the same journey that each mother who miscarries begrudgingly embarks on-the excitement of pregnancy, the overwhelming, unfathomable devastation and loss, the grotesque details that no one speaks of, the uphill road toward hope and freedom-and the Savior who walks beside her every step of the way. "Though she stumbles, she will not fall, for the Lord upholds her with His right hand" (Psalm 37:24).

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 12, 2011

About the author

Author also writes as S.E. Tschritter

Multi-award-winning author S. E. Tschritter (pronounced Shritter) specializes in articulating grief and loss, leading grievers toward hope and healing. Whether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction, Tschritter strives to write content readers will sink their teeth into and rest their souls within.
Her 20-plus years of ministry leadership experience and contributions to over 30 books enable her to serve others, speaking truth with transparency, humor, and love. Tschritter lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters, cats Pitter and Patter, and their husky, whom she lost the vote to name “Onomatopoeia.”
Love Letters to Miscarriage Moms: Blackside Publishing, August 2022
2023 Golden Scroll “Christian Book of the Year” 2nd Place.
2023 International Book Awards Finalist “Best Interior Design”
2023 International Book Awards Finalist “Women’s Issues”

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2024 Cascade Christian Writers Conference Contest Finalist (winners announced in June)

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Reviews

[Amanda Larsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is of the 2022 edition.

Having walked beside several friends as they experienced miscarriage, I wish I'd had this book to share with them. Love Letters to Miscarriage Moms: You are Not Alone reinforces the title message in so many different ways. It helped me see that the message is so important-- people need to hear it over and over at the various places in their grieving. Through Bible passages and personal reflection Evans offers many windows into making sense/moving through/remembering and responding to miscarriages.

This is also a personal spiritual biography of the honest questions and doubts of the author. As I come from a different theological perspective, it was helpful for me to read about how "people who don't think like I do" struggle with the same questions I ask. The personalization Sam brings to her story is wholly authentic, and I am grateful.

Because it offers do this/don't do this, journaling prompts, and so many excellent questions with Sam's story, Love Letters is both descriptive and prescriptive. I recommend you buy a physical copy or two to be prepared for the moment you need it for yourself or a journey companion.

[Jillian Kuehn-Coates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Samantha Evans scoops up grieving mothers in her arms with her words of encouragement and validation. She meets readers right where they are in their grief, allowing them to be angry or devastated, or hopeful. Grieving readers will hear Sam’s own experience, written skillfully and tenderly straight from her own heart, plus many other parents’ letters of their losses.

[Linda Graf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met this author and read her book. It's raw, honest and slightly graphic at times. I believe anyone who's suffered a miscarriage will find hope and healing in this book.

[Whitney Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was not an easy, lighthearted read, but it’s so real and strikes home for many who have been through it.

[Amanda-Lee Merwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's what I needed to read. I'm not religious so I couldn't relate to a religious side but losing a baby is losing a baby and grief is still grief, no matter religious or not so I could still relate to a lot of what the author spoke about.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is the amazing journey of someone who goes through miscarriage and comes out trusting God more. Raw, real, and definitely worth reading.

[Cara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. no words