James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly are "still in repair" following their miscarriage last month.
The 42-year-old actor has revealed that him and his spouse are still grieving for the baby they lost recently but they’re not trying to rush the healing process because it happens at its "own pace."
Taking to his Instagram account, James said: "Still in repair. Discovering that healing happens at its own pace. Not the pace you’d like, and definitely not the pace at which the world keeps on moving… But it happens. And there’s beauty in allowing yourself to be exactly where you’re at. (Plus, it’s not like you really have a choice, anyway.) (sic)"
At the end of November, James revealed he and Kimberly – who have kids Olivia, nine, Joshua, seven, Annabel Leah, five, Emilia, three, and Gwendolyn, 16 months, together – had gone through "every expecting parent’s worst nightmare".
He said: "My wife Kimberly and I went through every expecting parent’s worst nightmare. We lost the baby. The little soul that we had expected to welcome into our family took a shortcut to whatever lies beyond. You never know why these things happen, that’s what I’ve been telling my kids.
"All you know is that it brings you closer together, it breaks you open, it opens up your heart, it deepens your appreciation. It makes you more human."
Although it was heartbreaking at the time, the former ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star believes the experience has given him a "wake up call" because Kimberly almost lost her life while she miscarried.
He explained at the time: "In a place of newfound gratitude to have @vanderkimberly in this world today. Got really scary for a minute there – scary enough to wake me up to how much appreciation I have for so many things I just take for granted. Also… thankful for all of you. I’ll admit, I paused for a moment, wondering if it was healthy to be thankful for one’s IG following, but it’s the quality of people on here I’m grateful for, not so much the quantity. I’d never been so open (especially with tragedy) as I’ve been these last few weeks, and you responded with love and support and prayers and shared your own stories, and we felt the energy… and it helped. So thank you. Also grateful that @amandademme was at the same Thanksgiving last night, who saw Kimberly resting after dinner and turned it into this photo. #ArtSaves #happythanksgiving everyone (sic)."
James Van Der Beek still in ‘repair’ after miscarriage
