Category Archives: The Amethyst Network

Fundraising and Friendraising

In August of 2010, the idea for The Amethyst Network was born. That October we officially launched the website. Now, two years into the project, something has become very evident. We, the organizers, seem to be good at organizing. We have a detailed and informational website. We have worthwhile and achievable goals. There is just...

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Podcast on Miscarrige in the LDS Context

One of our founders (Jenni Brighton) was featured in a recent podcast at Mormon Mental Health, talking about her miscarriage experiences, how her experiences and faith influenced one another, the decision to begin TAN, and her advice to others who are dealing with miscarriage or trying to support someone who is. Although the discussion is...

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TAN is on Pinterest

Pinterest is very popular right now, and we thought it might be a good way to reach out to people who might not find us anywhere else. We’re also hoping that it can be a good way to spread information about miscarriage and miscarriage support. So, if you’re a pinner, come visit our pinterest page!

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February Blog Circle ~ Sharing Our Stories

As part of our efforts at sharing stories and creating healing circles, we are launching blog circles here at TAN. Each month we will post a brief message introducing the theme for the month, and inviting you to participate in the circle. All you need to do is put your name and link into the...

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My sister, Amethyst

On February 24, 1989, a little seven-year-old girl sat in the corner of her parents’ bedroom, waiting to see her sister be born. She had been waiting all day. The babysitter had taken her and her siblings away for several hours during the day with assurances that no, the baby would not be here for...

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