All I Have of My Son Is in This Box: Discussing Life Threatening Preeclampsia and Infant Loss With Yvette Anderson
In this week’s episode, we are joined by Yvette Anderson, co-founder of Anderson’s Meet The Need, a nonprofit she and her husband felt called to create after the loss of their newborn son. In today’s episode, we will learn more about the son that inspired her work. We hear the heartbreaking story of Yvette’s difficulties getting pregnant, her journey with preeclampsia, and the loss of her son RJ. Her story is raw and emotional; we learn of her strength and struggles during this difficult time. Tune in today to hear how Yvette turned her tragedy into triumph with her organization.
In This Episode:
[3:59] What are the “Project of Promise” missions?
[8:20] Yvette talks about what it was like growing up in a family in need.
[14:24] Yvette discusses her emergency hospitalization due to life threatening preeclampsia.
[25:10] The story of her child’s delivery.
[30:29] Yvette shares her feelings as she watched her son pass away
[32:56] Her preeclampsia had turned into a pulmonary embolism.
[38:20] Yvette tells us about going home after her loss and medical difficulties.
[41:46] What was Yvette’s relationship with God and herself during grieving?
[49:56] Advice Yvette shares to help someone who might be going through a similar situation.
Takeaways:
You don’t have to stay in a dark place. The enemy would love for us to stay in that place, but you don’t have to. You will smile again; you will laugh again.
Utilize the support around you. You don’t have to endure the pain alone; lean on those around you. Having someone there with you lets you know that you are not alone.
Yvette turned her tragedy of losing her son into triumph when she created MTN Organization, a non-discriminatory, non-profit that serves various communities throughout NJ with free food pantry that promotes a healthier way of eating and living.
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