Life After Child Loss: A Parent's Grief

Being a grieving or bereaved parent is difficult in and of itself. There are ways we can be of help and service to others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

The new school year after losing a child is difficult for parents whose children passed away. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

We all wear a mask at some point, but why? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Bereaved Father's aren't always heavily recognized as Mother's are, we want to change that. Check out the poll on spotify for Bereaved Dad's. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Sharing words of encouragement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

It's difficult to celebrate Mother's Day, let alone to be celebrated on that day, but you are still a mom and you made it through the day. I celebrate you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Talking about Bereaved Mother's Day and what it means. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

There are many things that can trigger oir grief. We discuss ways to help deal with those triggers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Grief and Child Loss Grief is different. We often are told and tell ourselves thinhs that are not true as it pertains to child loss grief. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Many newly bereaved parents aren't able to see or even fathom the thought of 'joy' when forced to bury a child and I understand that, but I truly believe that Joy isn't out of our reach as we navigate through our loss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

1st episode to Season 4. This episode encourages bereaved parents to be honest with themselves and others and take the mask off to how they are really feeling in that moment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Finding ways to cope with your grief is important not just for parents, but for our families in order to get through the loss that has happened. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

What does it really mean to be there for someone who is grieving? How can you do better at being there for someone who has endured such a loss? Not just for Bereaved Parents but universally. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

It's difficult to trust God again after or when your child dies, plain and simple. We often feel like He'll be mad at us or "strike us down" because we're grieving and we're having a natural emotion or reaction to what we are facing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Everything that happens and that you do after your child dies, is a part of the process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

This episode is just what the title says, Just Grieve. No matter where you are or what you are doing, when it comes just grieve without excuses or explanation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

This episode I share with you a few of the dreams I was granted to see my son and sometimes talk with him, hold him and hear his voice. I also share the revelation behind them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

There is no right or wrong way for you to grieve and we should not allow people to tell us how to do it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

There will be times where, emotionally, you can't do or be what people or even you may expect you to be or do. You're emotionally unavailable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

We need to stop telling ourselves and others to be strong when experiencing grief. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Many of us don't feel that we will make it through, what is a day to honor us as Mothers, because we are grieving. I'm here to tell you, You Made It Through! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Realizing and understanding that you have purpose beyond the death of your child. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

In this episode we go over the Stages of Grief. We will go through these stages multiple times in no particular order. Grief is difficult and once we recognize the stages it makes it somewhat easier to direct our emotions at that moment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Many times we hide our grief when we should express it. If you’re having a hard time, admit it and grieve and know that it's ok! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Special Guest Ms. Allanna Henton joins me in a conversation about youth and teen suicide and mental health. I know this is different from what my listeners are used to. Yet, just as the parent's of the children whom have committed suicide, we owe it to them to explore and open the door for conversation about suicide and their mental health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

I share some insensitive things that most well meaning people will say that they shouldn't. We all mean well, we just say things that are unknowingly wrong. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

What it's like trying to live after you lose your child. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

Just me offering some encouragement, for what it's worth, to parents that are newly bereaved and those who often feel leftout and alone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

What really happens after you bury your child? We discuss several things, for instance, the true grieving doesn't begin for a parent until after the funeral is over and everone else has to go back to their "normal" and you're embracing your "new normal." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

This episode explores the many different thoughts and feelings of the bereaved. Giving you a description of what you don't see, hear and may not understand. It's what the bereaved life is and has become.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

This episode we briefly discuss if our son's and daughter's died before their time. It's a thought and relevant question to seek the answer to based on the Scripture Ecc. 7:17. Here's the link to story I mentioned: https://mtonews.com/parents-write-painfully-honest-obituary-for-murdered-drug-dealer-son --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

We go through some of the most outrageous things that family and friends have said to grieving parents. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

I believe we all have asked God why during those very intense moments. And God, is not surprised by it. I encourage you to seek God until you receive your answer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

In this episode we go over some important steps in handling your grief. Our grief journeys won't be the same, but we will go through similar things as a result of losing a child. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

In this episode I say the names of our children. I believe that saying their names is so important to every bereaved parent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

This episode, I thank our listeners and answer your questions. I also share some thoughts on the tragic accident that happened this past Sunday involving Kobe Bryant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

In this episode, I share with you the day my son Jor'Darrion passed away. I share with you how our day started, as well as, how our day ended. I give you a brief description of hearing my son's last words to me, carrying his lifeless body to the ambulance and receiving the devastating news from the emergency room doctor. April 11th, 2010 the day that I will never forget. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

This episode is a message to the newly bereaved parents that are trying to simply understand. Also, it is about bereaved parents as a whole who are struggling and trying to go at this alone. A message to simply say, you are not alone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeafterchildloss/support

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