I so understand your "birthing" experience.

and am so sorry for what you went through.(was very similar to mine-- cept mine also had a broken bone) If it would help, you can PM me.... I'm just not up to posting here about it-- but am willing to share in a PM.
and-- WOW! I'm so glad for you that you got to express yourself and you were comforted. that is really something.
One should never underestimate the strength it gives when one is heard...... so very happy for you.
thanks for sharing,
mandy