Molly’s birthday will always be a tough time for me and although I can remember the good times, it doesn’t take away the bad. This episode made me ponder Jack growing up in a grief stricken home, the age difference between his siblings, and how things have changed. In this episode, I truly think about Jack’s future and the differences in raising him compared to my other children.
Key Takeaways:
[3:01] Giving birth to Molly
[8:45] Grieving on Molly’s birthday
[10:09] Thinking about how Jack will be affected in a grief stricken home
[14:42] Feeling grateful for Kenny as a dad, but also frustrated
[18:12] The age difference between Jack and his siblings weighing on me
[26:36] Keeping things the same and changing things for Jack’s upbringing
[28:56] Being isolated and my social group
[30:03] How grief will change my parenting, holding onto things, and rushing around
[36:27] How we celebrated Molly’s birthday
[38:40] What’s next for me and ideas for the MollyB Foundation
[43:37] Thank you for the support
Resources from this episode:
- The Body Keeps the Score
- The Body Keeps the Score Workbook
- MollyB Foundation on Facebook
- Ok Yup podcast by Libby
- Karen Kenney
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