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Womb Twin Survivors
Once a Twin, Always a Twin
- Twinless Twins Support Group International
Early Twin Loss
Loss of twin in utero or shortly after birth
Womb Twin Survivors are the sole survivors of a twin or multiple birth pregnancy. Research overwhelmingly shows that twins bond in the womb and start making purposeful movements towards each other beginning as early as 14 weeks.
For womb twin survivors, this means they experienced a profound loss before they knew life.
Some Womb Twin Survivors May Experience:
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​​Survivor guilt
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Intense grief that does not diminish over time
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A sense of living “half a life”
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A feeling as though there's something missing​
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A persistent sense that something is “wrong” with them​​​
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Difficulties in interpersonal relationships
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Self sabotage
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Self defeating behaviors (addictions, overeating)
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Depression and melancholia
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Lack of self regard
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Self reproach (guilt, shame, regret, self blame)
Therapy for Womb Twin Survivors
If you've ever wondered how losing your twin in utero may have affected your life, I encourage you to reach out. While you may not have a conscious memory of your wombmate, your body carries this loss as a deep neurological imprint. In therapy, we can explore how the early loss of your twin may be affecting you today.
