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17. Parenting After Child Loss: 8 Lessons from a Grieving Mother


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đź’” Parenting is already challenging, but after losing a child, it comes with emotional landmines, overwhelming grief, and the struggle to support your surviving children while healing yourself. In this episode, I share my personal journey after losing my daughter, Katie, and how I continued parenting my teenage son through my own grief.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • The emotional challenges of parenting while grieving
  • How guilt, fear, and heartbreak impact your parenting style
  • Practical strategies to support your surviving children while healing yourself

Key Takeaways:

  • Prioritize Your Healing – Taking care of your mental and emotional well-being allows you to be present for your child. Grieving openly but healthily teaches them resilience.
  • Create Connection & Stability – Maintain routines, offer reassurance, and carve out quality time so your child feels loved and secure.
  • Ask for Help & Accept Support – You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy, support groups, and trusted loved ones can help you and your child navigate grief together.

🌟 You’re doing better than you think, Angel Mom. Parenting after loss is messy and imperfect, but showing up matters.

đź”— Resources & Support:

Lisa's book: Journey to HEALING: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss

📲 Connect with me on Instagram

🎙️ Subscribe & Review: If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review—it helps other grieving moms find this support.

👉 What’s been the hardest part of parenting after loss for you? Message me on Instagram—I’d love to continue the conversation.

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