Finding hope after pregnancy heartbreak: Devina's story
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⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and infant loss, which some listeners may find distressing.
In this episode, Carol sits down with Devina Kowlas, a Durban-based teacher and mother who has walked a long road through loss - and come out the other side with powerful lessons in hope and healing.
After experiencing ten pregnancies and enduring the heartbreak of eight miscarriages, Devina’s story is raw, moving, and deeply human. Through it all, she and her husband Lavine never gave up on their dream of becoming parents.
Today, they’re raising two healthy children and Devina is sharing their story to support others facing similar heartbreak. Devina talks about breaking the silence around pregnancy loss, the importance of community, and what it takes to keep believing in your comeback.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and content warning
00:22 Meet Devina Kowlas: a journey of hope and heartbreak
01:50 The first pregnancy: joy and unexpected loss
07:11 Facing multiple miscarriages
08:26 The pain of full-term losses
09:10 Coping mechanisms and emotional strength
18:42 Finding resilience through grief
19:50 Breaking the silence around miscarriage
20:44 Considering adoption and an unexpected pregnancy
22:43 The rollercoaster of trying again
25:40 The birth of a miracle
32:25 Encouragement for those facing infertility
35:17 Lessons in hope and healing
37:02 What comeback means to Devina
37:53 Final thoughts and gratitude
In this episode, Carol sits down with Devina Kowlas, a Durban-based teacher and mother who has walked a long road through loss - and come out the other side with powerful lessons in hope and healing.
After experiencing ten pregnancies and enduring the heartbreak of eight miscarriages, Devina’s story is raw, moving, and deeply human. Through it all, she and her husband Lavine never gave up on their dream of becoming parents.
Today, they’re raising two healthy children and Devina is sharing their story to support others facing similar heartbreak. Devina talks about breaking the silence around pregnancy loss, the importance of community, and what it takes to keep believing in your comeback.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and content warning
00:22 Meet Devina Kowlas: a journey of hope and heartbreak
01:50 The first pregnancy: joy and unexpected loss
07:11 Facing multiple miscarriages
08:26 The pain of full-term losses
09:10 Coping mechanisms and emotional strength
18:42 Finding resilience through grief
19:50 Breaking the silence around miscarriage
20:44 Considering adoption and an unexpected pregnancy
22:43 The rollercoaster of trying again
25:40 The birth of a miracle
32:25 Encouragement for those facing infertility
35:17 Lessons in hope and healing
37:02 What comeback means to Devina
37:53 Final thoughts and gratitude
