I really just wanted to share this story.
Sometime in the spring last year, a coworker of mine lost her child at birth. It was quite devastating for her, and shortly after we gave birth to my daughter with no complications. The day after, another friend of ours had a baby and both her and the baby almost died, spending 3 weeks in the hospital each before being released. We counted our blessings.
I never knew how to approach my coworker after that. I kind of avoided her as I could, but it wasn't too difficult a task. However, I sought her out today. As I walked into her classroom, she greeted me with a smile and almost instantly teared up. We talked for over an hour about processing the loss and grief in general. I spoke freely, as did she, and even brought up the above scenarios to her. Even though the losses are different, the grief is binding now. In a world of DGI, I think I may have found a very close new friend that will be mutually beneficial for the both of us.
Today was her first day back after taking a few months off for counseling, so we are both somewhat starting this new chapter together.