Life After Child Loss: A Parent's Grief

Life After Child Loss: A Parent's Grief

Life After Child Loss is a deeply personal and powerful podcast that explores the raw, unfiltered journey of grief—not just my own, but that of parents around the world who have lost a child for reasons as varied as they are heartbreaking. This is the kind of grief many don’t understand and most shy away from. But here, we talk about it—honestly, openly, and with nothing off limits. It’s an in-depth look at what it really means to keep living after unthinkable loss. Walk with me as I share the twists and turns, the highs and heartbreak, of learning to move beyond mere survival. Together, we’ll explore what it means to find meaning, purpose, and even joy while carrying the weight of loss—and learning to live again after I buried my son.

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August 28, 2025 12 mins

We live in a world that expects grieving parents to “be strong” — to smile, to say “I’m fine,” to carry the unbearable with grace. But here’s the truth: pretending to be ok only buries the grief deeper.

In this episode of Life After Child Loss: A Parent’s Grief (Season 6, Episode 3), I’m breaking the silence on what it really costs us to hide our pain, and why giving yourself permission to not be ok is one of the bravest steps you c...

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What does it really mean to heal after child loss — and how is it different from just coping? In this episode, I revisit this topic from Season 5 and reflect on more lessons grief has taught me over the years. It’s a gentle but honest look at the path from surviving to truly living again.

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In the Season 6 premiere, I return with raw honesty, quiet strength, and deep reflection. This episode, “Still Here,” explores what grief has taught me since the loss of my beloved son, Jor’Darrion.


Through heartbreak and healing, I share some lessons of faith, survival, and transformation. For any parent carrying the weight of loss — this is a gentle reminder: you are not alone, and being still here means something.


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In this Season 5 finale of Life After Child Loss: A Parent’s Grief, I speak directly to my beloved son, Jor'Darrion — through a letter born from dreams, drenched in love, and shaped by the pain of living without him.


This isn’t just a farewell. It’s a promise.

A reflection of how grief has broken me open… and how love keeps me going.

In dreams, I’ve seen him whole. In life, I carry his name in all I do.


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June 25, 2025 1 min

In these sacred closing episodes, we share what words remain after the unthinkable.


Parents from around the world write heartfelt letters to their children who now live in eternity — and in the final episodes of Season 4, we honor their words.


These letters are love.

These letters are grief.

These letters are healing.


Listen, cry, reflect — and remember:

You are not alone. Your story still matters. And so does theirs.


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Part 2 on Healing and Coping with Child Loss

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We often misunderstand the difference between being able to 'cope' with the loss of our child(ren) and actually being healed from the loss.

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The day that your child passes away and their birthday's are difficult. I share some ways of getting through those very significant days. 🤍🕊

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December 24, 2024 16 mins
The holiday season is extra difficult while grieving. Praying for comfort to all who are mourn and grieve during this holiday season 🤍🕊

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May 30, 2024 3 mins
We're back! Thanks to each and every listener for being patient.

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August 23, 2023 23 mins
Being a grieving or bereaved parent is difficult in and of itself. There are ways we can be of help and service to others.

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August 23, 2023 22 mins
The new school year after losing a child is difficult for parents whose children passed away.

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July 27, 2023 21 mins
We all wear a mask at some point, but why?

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June 19, 2023 23 mins
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.

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June 1, 2023 12 mins
Sharing words of encouragement.

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May 15, 2023 23 mins
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!

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May 8, 2023 22 mins
Talking about Bereaved Mother's Day and what it means.

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April 21, 2023 40 mins
There are many things that can trigger oir grief. We discuss ways to help deal with those triggers.

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February 22, 2023 35 mins
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.

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January 26, 2023 21 mins
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.

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