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July 15, 2025 21 mins

If looking back has ever made you grieve the life you imagined - press play.

When host Gail Miller found a box of old scrapbooks, she didn’t expect it to bring a flood of unexpected emotions. But what she uncovered wasn’t just photos - it was a portal into a life she had always imagined, but out of reach.

In this episode, Gail opens up about the bittersweet grief that can live quietly inside the childless not by choice experience - and what happens when that grief is finally given space to speak.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why grief doesn’t always look like loss - and how joy can sometimes make it sharper
  • How to gently allow space for feelings you’ve tucked away
  • Simple practices for processing complex emotions without judgment
  • Creative ways to honor your story - even when it feels unfinished

This episode is honest, tender, and full of quiet strength. We talk about invisible wounds, memory triggers, and how to move forward with softness and self-compassion.

If you’ve ever looked back and wondered what might have been—this one’s for you.

Subscribe now for real talk, compassion, and hope delivered every Tuesday.

 

Resources:

Finding You: Beyond Motherhood Group Coaching Program coming soon! Join the waitlist: https://path-onward.kit.com/8d4b621a3b  Free Support Group: https://pathonward.com/support-group/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenbeingchildlessisntbychoice/

Stay connected with us:

Dr. Gail Miller: https://pathonward.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childlesspathonward/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pathonwardlifecoaching  Full transcript and more:  https://pathonward.com/66-memories-that-are-bittersweet/ 

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