This Tweet Thread Proves Why Michelle Obama Sharing Her Miscarriage Story is So Important

This Tweet Thread Proves Why Michelle Obama Sharing Her Miscarriage Story is So Important In case you didnt think you could love Michelle Obama any more than you already do, herbei first autobiography is enough to make your heart sing. The former first ladys book, Becoming, just hit the shelves. But its already making a huge impact.In the book, Michelle opens up about a variety of issues.Early coverage of Becoming including Michelles early press appearances for the book suggests the former FLOTUS digs deep. She discusses growing up in Chicago, being a first generation college student, couples therapy with Former President Barack Obama, and how her husbands time as president took a toll on her personal life.But one of the most moving parts of her biography is the open dialogue surrounding her journey to motherhood.In a recent interview with Good Morning America to promote her book, Michelle shared she felt lost and alone after a miscarriage she experienced twenty years ago.I felt li ke I failed because I didnt know how common miscarriages were because we dont talk about them, she said. We sit in our own pain, thinking that somehow were broken I think its important to talk to young mothers about the fact that miscarriages happen.She also shared that she underwent IVF treatments to conceive Malia and Sasha.BritiniDWrites, writer and founder of TheWritePitch.com, wrote a viral tweet thread that perfectly explains why Michelles fertility talk is so important.She shared her mothers story of miscarriage and the importance of education, while also reminding us that Black womens fertility stories are often left out of the conversation.Source TwitterSource TwitterSource TwitterAnd the replies are golden.Women came to share their own struggles, or the struggles of their loved ones, to show how much discussion can remedy loneliness and shame.Source TwitterSource TwitterSource TwitterSource TwitterI didnt know this lady could get any more inspiring, but there she goes aga in. When women share their voices, theyre unstoppable. Michelles vulnerable story empowering other women is a perfect illustration of that fact.More on Michelle Obama--Una Dabiero is an editorial associate at Fairygodboss. She likes pop culture, reading things that make her think, and hearing womens stories. Dont follow her on social media (please), but do follow her on the FGBcommunity.