The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships
A woman writes to an advice column ("Dear Vix") explaining that Mother's Day is the hardest day of the year for her due to her five miscarriages. She struggles with pregnancy announcements and celebrations of parenthood. She highlights the stigma and silence surrounding miscarriage, exacerbated by the societal norm of waiting until after the 12-week scan to announce a pregnancy. She seeks advice on how to cope with the pain and grief.
