Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails: Recent Episodes
Mackenzie Kanis
Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails. Hi my name is Mackenzie and my firstborn son, Maverick John, was stillborn October 5th, 2019 at 39 weeks 2 days. I am passionate about our babies gone too soon regardless if SIDS, Stillbirth, or something else took them. This is a podcast walking through the journey of bereaved motherhood. It is designed to be a support to you wonderful mommas and provide a safe community where the hard often taboo topics are discussed. We also seek to raise awareness to better educate family and friends on how our loss affects us, what is and isn't helpful, and how they can support and love those walking this road.
Today we talk about what other loss mommas wished they knew in the year following their loss and what they wished others understood about child loss. Many bereaved moms recommend finding an in person support group as a way to connect with other loss moms or attending a bereaved mom retreat where you will be showered in love, spoiled, given resources to help you grieve and meet other amazing women in the club no one wants to join, with the highest entry price.
If you enjoyed the podcast rate us 5 stars and give us a good review. If you would like to share your story on the podcast, connect or suggest topics you would like to hear discussed please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com
Today we talk about emotional support animals. How they can help us in our grief journey, the benefits they can provide. How to go about getting your current pet register as a ESA as well as any animal you may be thinking of adding to your family. We talk about how most animals can be registered as ESA and the many privileges you and them receive once they are registered as an ESA. If you would like to contact the podcast to request ideas to be discussed, to simply connect, or if you would like your story shared on the podcast please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We Love hearing from you! if you enjoyed todays episode give us a 5 star review and share us with your friends and family. New episodes drop every Friday at 3am EST 12am PST
Today we talk about how to support and talk to younger siblings who never knew their big brother or sister. We talk about including their older siblings as part of the family and how to help them understand what happened in an age appropriate
way. New episodes drop every Friday 12am PST 3am EST. Please feel free to email the podcast at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to connect, share your story or suggest topics you want to hear discussed.
Todays episode was specially designed for those in the healthcare field. We give tips on what to and to not do as they care for moms whose children have passed. Share with a friend in the field so they may better support bereaved mommas.
Today we have the privilege of having a special guest on the podcast. My own mother Krista Stromberg joins us to talk about her experience as a bereaved grandparent and how to support your own child who grieving the death fo their son/daughter. My hope is that this conversation helps one conversations between grandparents and parents and helps grandparents better support their children in their grief. we are so glad you are here and if you enjoy the episode please rate us and gives us a review! We also love to hear form you so if you would like to share your story, suggest topics, or simply connect please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com New episodes come out each Friday at 3am EST/12am PST
Today we talk about the history behind October being named pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Let's work together to raise awareness and We discuss how we can work together raise awareness, make change in the system, and how to support those affected by these losses. If you enjoyed the show please rate us and give us a review. If you wish to contact the show email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we love hearing topic suggestions, reading your stories, and connecting in general.
Today we wrap up season one of the podcast. We talk about handling comments meant to comfort, encourage or simply relate that are actually hurtful, triggering, and over all upsetting. We hope this episode encourages you to take a stand when the time is right as we work together to raise awareness of stillbirth and infant loss. Education is key when we are trying to help others better understand our loss and losses like ours. We are doing the hard work for the community of bereaved mommas today as well as the ones destined to join our club in the future. We love hearing fromm you and even though we are going on a short break to prepare for season two, moving across the country and all that entails we would love to hear what you want to hear discussed on the podcast next season. Also if you feel led to share your story with us please send it over as well. You can reach us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love hearing from you and connecting! See ya in September!
Today we talk all about trauma, PTSD, depression, and other mental health conditions and how they related to bereaved moms who have suffered loss. Recently this topic has just begun to be studied so medical people and mental health experts can better understand and hopefully support bereaved moms of infant loss and stillbirth. So what effects do these life changing event have on our mental? How can we best be supported, cared for and set ourselves up for good mental health after suffering such a divesting loss? Find out on todays episode. If you would like to contact the podcast to request a topic, share your story or connect email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love hearing form you. If yo enjoyed the show rate us 5 stars and give us a goos review. Also share the podcast with those who want to educated or to those who could use it.
Sources
Psychology Today
M\BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Today we talk about what the reproach tells us on how to best support older children who are suffering the loss of a younger sibling. Some books recommend in todays episode are The Invisible Sting and My Sibling Still. If you liked the episode please rate the podcast and give us a review! We lover hearing from our community if you ever want to suggest a topic to hear discussed, share your story or just connect send us an email at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com.
Today we talk about how to rationalize our faith in God while experiencing the loss of our precious child. This episode is religious so if that isn't for you, you may choose to tune back in next week or watch a previous episode. As always we love hearing from you and love to hear what you want discussed on the podcast. Please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail to share your ideas, connect, or if you would like to share your own story. If you enjoyed todays episode leave us a review and rate the show!
Today we talk about the hard decision parents face when they life relocates them from their child's resting place. What are your options, what are the costs and what does this process entail? Today we talk about all these hard questions and remember that no matter what you choose at first you have options. We can't thank you enough for being here with us today. Please rate the show and gives us a review! Also we love hearing from our listeners so please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to connect, share your story, or suggest topics you want to hear discussed on the podcast.
Today we talk about subsequent losses. What they are and how we handle them. It is important to acknowledge all the ways we grieve the loss of our precious children and the great impact their passing has on our lives and the lives of others for all of time. Each passing year is full of new memories and milestones we should be exprincing with our children, but since they live in heaven we miss out on it all and it sucks. Lets acknowledge our pain and the pain caused by all those missed opportunities that death stole from us. If you would like to contact the podcast to share your story, suggest a topic or to connect please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com We love hearing from you. Please rate the show and give us a good review.
Today we have the honor of having Nathan join us. Nathan lost his son 3.5 years ago and shares his wisdom, experience, and encouragment to the fellow bereaved Fathers out there as well as providing moms a look inside the a bereaved dads mind and thoughts. Please share this episode with all the dads in your life and if you enjoy the podcast please leave us a review and rate the show. We love hearing from you so please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail to suggest topics you would like heard discussed, to have your story shared or to just connect.
With Father Day quickly approaching we talk about planning for Father Day and how to best support the Father of our child through this difficult weekend. Next week join us for an interview with a bereaved Dad as he gives advice to his fellow loss Fathers. New episodes drop every Friday. If you enjoyed the show please go rate us and leave us a review. If you would like to connect, share your story or suggest a topic please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com
Today we talk about studies conducted specifically looking at how mom and dad who are exprincing stillbirth can best be supported to help their long term affects of grief and their loss. much if this information can also be applied to those who babies pass soon after birth. We also go in to how many of things can also apply to our core support community once we leave the hospital. The study we look specifically at is What bereaved parents want health care providers to know when their babies are stillborn: a community-based participatory study. This study was done by BMC psychology. It is linked below If you would like to contact the podcast to share your story, suggest a topic or to connect please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com If you enjoyed todays episode give us review and rate the show.
https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-020-0385-x
Today we talk about the feeling of guilt as we grieve the loss of our little ones. We talk about how that guilt changes as our grief changes and how to handle the feeling of guilt. If you want to suggested a topic for the podcast or share your story please reach out our email is at maverickjonkanis@gmail.com we love to hear from you! Thank you for being here and if you enjoy the podcast give us a review and rate the show.
Today we talk about the notion that all we need to be whole again is to have another baby. Loss is hard, being a bereaved parent is tough. We are always looking for ways to be made whole again. Today we talk about how having another child can help build a bridge of healing over the hole left in our hearts by loss, but how no one or thing can ever fill the hole itself. if you would like to contact the podcast to suggest a topic, share your story or just connect please email at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we love hearing from. If you like the show share it, rate it and leave us a review.
Today we talk about how to handle Mothers Day as a bereaved mom. We talk about tips with dealing with the struggles that may arise, how to handle the difficulties we can foresee and how to best set this day up to be as successful as it can be. If no one else tells you we wish you a happy, grace filled Mothers Day. You have the most challenging job a mom can have and your are an amazing momma to your little one. Your baby knows how loved they are and are so proud to have you as their mommy. You deserve to be recognized and celebrated as the wonderful mom you are. If you would like to contact the podcast please email us as maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to connect, share your story, or suggest topics you want to hear discussed.
Today we discuss the difficult question of how to plan your baby's memorial service/funeral/graveside. What type of service is best for you and your wants and how to personalize a service for a infant whose life was cut so short. We also talk about the importance of having an advocate to help you in this endeavor and how to handle funeral home so they best respect your wishes. If you would like to contact the podcast, suggest an episode or series topic or wish to share your own story with us please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we love hearing from you and building community together. If you enjoyed the podcast please consider sharing the podcast with others and rating show.
Today we talk about some of the most haves to bring to the hospital when delivering a baby that will not come home with you. Being as prepared as possible can be a huge blessing so that you can make the most of the time you have together and make as many memories as possible. In a situation when no one can be fully prepared having the small things you can be prepared for prepped give you a small sense of control over a chaotic situation. We love hearing form you! If you would like to connect the podcast please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com suggest topics for upcoming episodes or if you wish to share your personally story of infant loss please reach out. if you enjoyed the podcast please rate the show and recommend it to friends and family.
Today we have the honor to have our guest Melinda Bobb on the podcast. She will be sharing the rest of her daughter Thea Jane's story with us today. If you would like to share your story or recommend a topic to be discussed please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Today we have the incredible privilege of hearing the story of Thea Jane Bobb. Melinda, Theas mommy tells the story of her firstborn daughter Thea. This is a two part series with the second part coming next week. If you would like to share your story please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we also love hearing from you and any topics you wish to hear discussed. Thank you for your time and being part of this community! Please rate the show and leave us a review wherever you get your podcast.
Today in light of Good Friendly and Easter we are going to talk about the reason for the hope that I have. Todays episode will be from a Christian perspective about the meaning of Easter what is is celebrating and how it has given me the hope to face each day since my life changed on that rainy October day. Please feel free to email the podcast with episode suggestions, to connect or if you would like to share your story. Thank you all for sharing your time with us.
Today we talk about how to deal with family or close friends who disappoint us in our grief journey. If you would like to concat the podcast to share your story, suggest a topic or just to connect please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Today we talk about the importance of finding safe, like minded communities while grieving and processing loss. If that community is other bereaved mommas then wonderful, but sometimes that can be hard to find. Finding's others who are all too familiar with grief and understand loss can be a great place to start. As we can sit with those experiencing other types of losses and share our stories and feelings. Those you understand grief and mourning should be a safe place and have listening ears and kind hearts. Often seeing outside yourself in your own grief joinery can be healing and good for the soul as well.
If you would like to contact the podcast email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we love to hear your topic suggestions, connect or if you would like to share your story please reach out. Thanks for being here and we look forward to seeing you every Friday new episodes drop at 3am EST 12am PST. If you like the show consider rating us and giving us a review.
Today we are talking about how grief affects us physically. We discuss how grief affects our physical bodies, our health, our hormones and our brains. Then what steps we can take to help lesson the negative affects grief and trauma have on our bodies. You can email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to connect, share topic ideas, or if you would like to share your story on the podcast. We love hearing from you! If you haven't already please rate the show and leave us a review. See you every Friday at 3am EST 12am PST
Today we talk about how we can use our grief to bless ourselves and others. in the midst of the pain/ hurt/grief we can use it all to be blessing. Thanks for being here we encourage you to reach out to the podcast to offer your topic suggestions, to connect or to share your stories. email us at maverickjohnkans@gmail.com
Today we talk about the importance of saying our children name and the power that comes from that. How to encourage others to say our children's name and the impact that has on us as bereaved mothers. to connect the podcast please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love to hear form you and suggestions of topics to be discussed. Thanks for being here and if you liked the show please consider leaving rating the show.
Today we talk about what one thing death cannot take from us and that is the unconditional, true, perfect love we have for our babies. In a world where love seems to be hard to find and fleeting the love a mother has for her child is unique and sacred. Let's talk about how our love only grows for our children regardless if they live on earth or in heaven. If you would like to contact the podcast email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com We love hearing from you, if you want to suggest a topic, share your story, or just connect please reach out.
Today we talk about how to look past our own grief and feelings to be a blessing to others. How we can honor and keep our child's memory alive while looking to support others going through difficulties. And how to serving others can help us in our grief journey. If you would like to contact the podcast email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we live hearing from you!
In todays podcast we talk about how to handle those and situations that arise where it is clear the person talking to us has no understanding of grief, pain, or loss. How can we be kind, gracious and respectful while also educating those on what we need and what deep grief is and how/what they can do to support us. Please reach out to us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to connect, suggest topics, or to share your story. We love hearing for this amazing community!
Resources:Websites-
Her View from Home
Books-(written for family/friends to support a grieving person)
Being there for someone in grief
A Good friend for Bad Times
(written for the bereaved, but good insight for those close to the grieving person)
Its okay that your not Okay
Bearing the unbearable
Today we talk abut those who have chosen the avoidance route in their grief and or struggle with avoiding the feelings and grieving their loss. Avoidance can become serious to we encourage you to find a safe place and way to properly grieve your beloved child. Thanks for being here if you would ever like to contact the podcast to share your story, suggest a topic or simply to connect email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. Thanks for being part go this family and if you enjoy the podcast please rate the show and give us a review.
Today we talk all about grief. What do the experts say it is? What do those of us who have personal experience with it say it is? If you would like to connect the podcast to suggest a topic, share your story or just connect please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love hearing form you!
Today we talk about hot to be intentional int he relationships that mean the most while we are grieving. Grief can be all emcompsing so it is important to be intentional as we seek to maintain our relationships and grow together in our grief rather than apart. We are so sorry for your loss. but want to thank you for being here. Remember new episodes drop every Friday at 3am EST. If you would like to reach the podcast to share your story, suggest a topic or connect please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com
Today we talk about how grief can often produce anxiety. What in the brain causes this anxiety and how we can combat this and work through our grief anxiety. If you would like to contact the podcast email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we love to hear recommendations for topics or if you want to share your story please fell free to reach out! Thank you so much for being here!
Today we talk all about triggers. Regardless if they are expected or unexpected how do we best handle them when they occur? How do we identify them and prepare for them. As all loss mommas know triggers are part of our grief and the grieving process. Even if it's been years triggers still appear from time to time so to help ourselves out let talk about how we can tackle these monsters since it seems like we will be dealing with them forever. To contact to the show to suggest a topic, share your story or just connect [lease email the podcast at maverickjohn@gmail.com we love hearing from you and can't thank you enough for your support! If you haven't already please rate the show and give us a review.
Today we talk about how our loss and pain is like walking through the fire and how in the midst of the fire we are refined and changed. We discuss how although known of us would choose this path we can see where we were changed for good and how we can honor our babies gone to soon by recgonizing the positive impact they have had on our lives. If want to share your story, suggest topics for discussion or just connect please email us at maverickjohn@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Today we talk about the New year and how to remain hopeful in this next year while you bring your child's memory with and honor them and their legacy in the year ahead. We know News Year can be a holiday full of pain, anxiety, uncertainty, and fear. We want to give you some simple tools to help you navigate not only this day but also this year as you continue on in your grief journey. We love to hear form you. Please email the podcast to share your story, suggest a topic you want to hear discussed or to simply connect. Thanks for being here and we wish you a gentle New Years!
Today we talk about the true meaning of Christmas and how the religious hymns and traditions can be so painful and difficult for bereaved mommas. How we can turn the true meaning of Christmas and its pain into hope and encouragement as we get through the season. If you would like to contact the show, share your story or suggest topic to be discussed on the show please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmailcom. We love to hear form you. Please subscribe, rate and leave a review. New episodes every Friday at 3am EST
In todays episode we talk about how to start new traditions to honor your little one and how to include them in prexsiting traditions. We love to hear from our awesome community so please email at maverickjohnkanis@gamil.com us to connect, recommend topics or to share your story. We love hearing from you! Please share the podcast, rate the show, and write us a review as it helps us grow and reach others.
In todays episode we talk about a few simple things you can do to help support those you care for who are grieving this holiday season. Thank you for being here and showing your kindheartedness to those exprincing a debilitating pain and grief this holiday season. Share with friends and family to help them better understand how to love and support you loss families this Christmas season. Please contact the podcast at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to share your story, suggest topics or just to connect. We love hearing from you! Please rate the show and give us a review.
- Support the bereaves choices this holiday season
2 Include them in the holiday festivities a low pressure way - Allow the bereaved to change their minds
- Offer practical help and support and check in
- Send a thoughtful holiday card
- Remember their child with a gift/donation/ or token
In todays episode we talk about how to best prepare yourself and your family and friends to handle the loss of your beloved child during the holidays. Christmas and the Christmas season is full of memories, traditions, expectations and sentimental feelings. It is important to be kind to yourself during this time. It is also important to prepare yourself and those around you for this season so that you can be loved and supported and so your child can be remembered, included, and honored during the festivities of the Christmas season. Please email the podcast at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to connect, give topic recommendations or if you wish to share your story on the podcast. We love hearing from you and wish you a peaceful December.
In todays episode we talk about surfing the hardest of days and seasons. Congratulations you made it past Thanksgiving you survived this hard day and I hope and pray it was day that was easier then you though it would be. Today and this weekend is a day to recognize you and that fact that you made it through!
In todays episode we talk about Thanksgiving Day, the empty chair and grief that accompanies us and fills our heart, mind and soul. We also discuss how hearts full of grief can also experience thankfulness for what we do have, how these feelings co-exist and how to support your loved one grieving this holiday season. To contact the podcast email maverickjohnkanis@gmail. com we love hearing form you and if you have topic request or want to share your story please let us know! Rate the show and give us review wherever it is you get your podcasts.
In todays episode we talk about keeping faith in God through loss. When tragedy strikes our worldview can often be shaken. Those who are religious most likely react in one of two ways. Either they find themselves clinging to God or having a crisis of faith. I pray this episode provides you a comfort and peace,as you face this earth shattering reality. If you are not religious that is also okay and this may be an episode you choose to skip or maybe you will choose to listen and find some comfort and assurance in it. Either way we are thankful you are here and would love to hear form you. Please email the podcast with episode topics you would like to hear or if you would like to share your story on the podcast. Our email is maverickjohnkanis@gmailcom we love hearing from you!
In todays episode we talk about how to make plans for the holidays and how having a plan can help make these painful days a little easier. Please email the podcast if you would like to connect or if you would like to share your story or if you have topics you want to hear discussed on the podcast. our email is maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com.
In todays episode I will be sharing what advice and encouragement I wish I could give past me from present me. I hope this helps you as you walk this road and provides you some encouragement as you walk this road. If you would like to contact the podcast please email the us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we love hearing from you and if you have a topic request or would like to share your own story please reach out.
Today we talk about the decision to see your precious little one once they have passed on to glory. What does the research say and should you allow siblings and family to see your baby? We talk about a this and moron todays episode. Thank you for being here today if you ever want to contact the podcast email maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com.
In todays episode we share the story of Jennifer Buitrago and her son Sebastian. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and in honor of our children gone too soon we have the great honor and privilege to share stories of these amazing mommas and precious babies who have passed on to soon. If you would like to contact the podcast please email us maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com We love learning your stories, topic request and ideas. Thank you for being here with us and please rate the podcast and give it a review.
Today we have the great honor to hear the story of Brandi and Devon and their son Elijah Alexander. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and we have the great privilege to share stories of mommas and their babies who have passed too soon through this month as we seek to bring awareness to stillbirth and infant loss. Thank you to the Alexander family for sharing the story of their son!
In todays episode we discuss the challenge of heading back to work place after loss. Thank you for being here and if you would like to contact the podcast please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com We love to hear from you! If you have topics you would like to hear discussed or if you would like to share your story please send us an email! We want this podcast to be a helpful support for you!
In todays episode we address the question of "Should I have another baby after losing a child?" What goes into that decision? What should I do if my partner and I are not on the same page? When is the right time to try again? We talk about all the above and more in this episode. Thanks for being here with us. We love to hear from you and if you would like to share your story please contact us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com.
In todays episode we talk about how to support your older living children after the loss of their younger sibling. If you would like to reach the podcast please email maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. New Episodes drop every Friday morning.
Books for surviving siblings:
My Sibling Still: by Megan Lacourrege & Joshua Wichterich
God Gave Us Heaven, by Lisa Tawn Bergren and Laura J. Bryant
Where the Dinosaurs Roar, by Amber Smith
Mommy Says I Have a Younger Brother, by Stephny Recendes
Stacy Had a Little Sister, by Wendie C. Old
Perfect Imperfect Family, by Amie Lands
We were gonna have a baby but we had an angle instead, by Pat Schwiebert
Dancing on the Moon, by Janice Roper
Love You Forever, by Robert Munsch & Sheila McGraw (This couple lost two babies to stillbirth and wrote this book in their honor)
In todays Episode we talk about the different stages of grief. What they entail and how to know what is and what isn't normal in the grieving process throughout the first year after your baby's passing. If looking if you are looking for a supportive community we highly recommend The Compassionate Friends. They are an online support group offering local chapters throughout North America. They also have many wonderful resources and tools concerning grief and helping parents through this devastating loss. If you would like to contact the podcast email maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. New episodes drop every Friday.
In todays podcast we talk about the rights you have as the parent of your child when dealing with a funeral home. Parents have lots of rights when it comes to their descended child and the care their child receives. Knowledge is power and today we will talk about what you can and cannot do concerning your baby's after life care. What you have a say over and how to find and choose the best funeral home for your family and your circumstances. This is one of the hardest things in the wake of a child passing. I hope having the information to help make this path a little easier is a blessing to you. This episode contains all the information I wish I had known and have since later discovered as well the information I have been able to share with other mommas who lost their dear babe so they didn't have to make the same mistakes as I did due to lack of information.
On todays podcast we talk about how family and friends can support the bereaved parent. We give advice on what to do and what not to do and the reason behind it. One thing I forget to mentioning todays podcast is that it is unhelpful when parents complain about their living children to grieving families . For a bereaved parent they would truly cut off a limb to have those experiences that others complain about. It is important to recognize your audience and think before speaking so that you don't cause greater pain. Stillbirth and infant loss are taboo topics that are often overlooked in society. As a result these who care about the bereaved parents often do not know how to help or respond. My hope is that this episode will help shed light on how to support those grieving one of lives greatest losses and open the door to having the conversations needed to best support, love and be there for those going through the unimaginable pain of losing their precious baby.
In todays episode we discuss the different options we have when it comes to our child's things. How to make the process easier and how we can keep their memory alive and honor them regardless of our choices. Remember there isn't a right or right answer to this question. you will hear some different options you have and different ideas to honor you sweet babe. Email the podcast at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com with questions, comments, suggestions or if you would like to share your story with our audience. We love to hear from you! Thanks for being here!
In this episode we look at the beginning stages of grief after the loss of our baby. What is normal, what is not, and what is a healthy way to grieve? This episode walks listeners through this first few painful month of grief. It offers tips for navigating the first few months after your baby's passing. It also provides those family and friends of grieving parents helpful tips on how to be there and support your loved one/friend in those first few months. Email the podcast at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, what you want to hear more of or reach out if you would like to share your story, ask questions or learn more about our work. Look for new uploads every Friday!
Here is list of books that either I have found helpful or have heard other mommas find as a support.
Religious book:
Holding Onto Hope, by Nancy Guthrie
A Bridge of Hope: Finding Peace in the Pain of Losing a Child, by Camilla Neff
Safe in the Arms of God: Truth from Heaven About the Death of a Child, by John McCarthy
Grieving the Child I Never Knew, by Kathe Wunnenberg
Non Religious books:
Empty Cradle Broken Heart, by Deborah L Dewis Ph.D
An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination: A Memoir, by Elizabeth McCraken
Empty Arms: Coping With Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death, by Sherokee Ilse
It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand, by Megan Devine
In this second part of our first episode we talk about the first week after saying goodbye to your precious baby. I share my story of planning my son's funeral and saying our final goodbyes.