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95: Dealing with Grief While Parenting
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In this episode of the Navigating Baby Loss Podcast, Jennifer Senn explores the heavy burden of guilt that stillbirth moms often feel when trying to parent their living children while grieving. Jennifer offers compassionate insights into why these feelings are so common and shares practical tips to help you balance your grief with the needs of your children. From simplifying your daily routine to creating small moments of connection, this episode reminds listeners that presence matters more than perfection. Jennifer also discusses how to support your children in their own grief journey and how asking for help can make all the difference.
Whether you’re struggling with overwhelming guilt or just need reassurance that you’re not alone, this episode offers understanding and actionable advice to help you navigate this challenging season of life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why feelings of guilt are common for grieving parents
- How to let go of the idea of “perfect parenting” during grief
- Tips to create small moments of connection with your children
- The importance of routine and self-care while grieving
- How to support your children as they process their own grief
- Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness
Key Takeaways:
- Your children don’t need you to be perfect; they just need your presence.
- Small, meaningful gestures—like reading a book together or sitting close—can help maintain connection.
- Simplify your daily responsibilities and focus on essentials to conserve your energy.
- Open, age-appropriate communication helps your children feel safe to share their feelings.
- Asking for help from family, friends, or a support group is a powerful way to care for yourself and your family.
https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop
Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.
Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal
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