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- Alexa PenaVega Says She Had an Encounter With God After Daughter’s ‘Painful’ Stillbirth (newsbreak.com)
Local actress Alexa PenaVega recently opened up about the stillbirth of her daughter, Indy, with husband Carlos PenaVega. In a candid interview, Alexa, 36, described the shock of losing Indy just moments before delivery, despite having a heartbeat minutes earlier. She recalled praying for the heartbeat to return, struggling to comprehend the tragic turn of events.
Alexa and Carlos, who married in 2014 and have three other children, shared the news of Indy’s stillbirth in April 2024. Despite the immense pain of their loss, Alexa described feeling a sense of peace and blessing, believing Indy’s short life had a profound impact.
She admitted to concerns about the future and coping with the grief. Alexa underwent intense therapy, reliving the traumatic experience repeatedly. She credits her faith and a powerful vision during therapy for helping her heal.
In this vision, Alexa saw Indy alive in God’s arms, surrounded by weeping angels. She described this as a transformative experience, giving her a new perspective on God’s empathy and shared grief. The vision brought her comfort and a sense of being understood in her darkest moment.
Carlos also shared his perspective on the loss, describing the confusion and emotional turmoil he and Alexa experienced. He recounted a moving experience at their new church in Tennessee, where the congregation surrounded them with prayer and support just days after Indy’s stillbirth. He felt a palpable sense of comfort and upliftment from the community’s embrace.