When Jack was born it made me think of his future, the support system he has, and how I have to be mindful of my trauma when parenting. Child loss and grief have impacted how I parent and made me express my gratitude for others in my life on a daily basis. In this episode, I explore my awareness of these tumultuous emotions and trying to create healthy relationships through grief.
Key Takeaways:
[3:48] Gratitude for the people in my life
[7:40] The bond my children have together
[11:23] Life in my house and reframing how I think about Molly
[15:40] The support from social media and the CrossFit community
[21:05] Thinking of Jack’s future, my age, and the support system he has
[26:01] Going through IVF and people’s personal questions
[28:57] The community surrounding IVF and the diversity
[32:08] The impact of grief and child loss
[35:13] Raising my children through grief
[37:55] Being mindful of my trauma
[41:47] Not being limited by societal expectations
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October 26, 2021
Podcast: A Thousand Tiny Steps
Episode #: 8
Episode Title: Child Loss and Parenting Through Grief