In this episode of Grief & Grit, Barbara Leahy joins hosts Greer Mendel and Simonie Levy to share her powerful story of giving birth to premature twin daughters and enduring the devastating loss of one. Barbara opens up about navigating grief while raising her surviving daughter, and how she’s learned to hold both joy and sorrow throughout her journey.
The conversation explores the messy, complex nature of grief—living in “liminal space,” dealing with unexpected grief triggers, and the importance of finding and embracing your support village. Barbara’s story sheds light on the bittersweetness of milestones and how grief evolves over time, inspiring others to find strength in vulnerability.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion dedicated to those experiencing pregnancy and infant loss in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
This episode is part of a series focusing on different experiences related to pregnancy and infant loss.
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