⚠️ 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