ALMETA’S PORCH COUNSELING

At Almeta’s Porch Counseling, my work has always been focused on helping individuals navigate the emotional through identity, transition, and becoming. Over the years, I’ve been honored to work alongside young adults and adults as they move through life’s most meaningful shifts — the moments that reshape who we are and how we see ourselves.

As my practice has developed, so has my understanding of the deep, often unspoken grief that surrounds reproductive experiences. Again and again, I’ve witnessed how fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and family‑building journeys touch every layer of a person’s identity — emotionally, spiritually, relationally, and culturally.

The topic of reproductive grief often goes unseen, and a silence that becomes unbearable. For the couples who are going through this pain and trying to figure out what they need from others, how to communicate their grief, and whether their support circles understand the depth of their emotions.

The intentionality of conversations during these challenging times is critical, and I found that there weren’t a alot of consistent spaces for couples to talk about their journey when they wanted to start or expand their family.

I started to do some research and found that not enough community or consistent spaces were dedicated to families that were experiencing this kind of devastation and needing a safe spot to land, whether that is consistent therapy or just knowing that you don’t have to process the feelings alone. This is a position you don’t want to be in, but ultimately will be ingrained in your story.

From my personal experience with second infertility and going through miscarriage, I understand the complexities that come from the joys and pains related to the stress and hope of believing that you are still capable of having the dream you desired, and trying to uplift yourself when adversity continues to happen.