Birthdays after loss can feel like a pressure cooker—grief, love, and longing all wrapped into one overwhelming day. In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing how I navigate my daughter Katie’s birthday and offering ideas that might help you too. If the thought of your child’s upcoming birthday feels too heavy to hold, this episode is for you.Here’s what you’ll take away:<ul><li>Gentle, meaningful ways to honor your child’s birthday without added pressure</li><li>How small rituals can bring comfort and connection</li><li>The power of kindness, remembrance, and even stillness on hard days</li><li>Permission to do what feels right for you—no expectations, no guilt</li></ul>🎁 Free Download: More birthday & anniversary remembrance ideas: <a href="https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/AA" target="_blank">Click here</a>💬 Ask a Question for the Show: <a href="griefsupportformoms.com/memo" target="_blank">griefsupportformoms.com/memo</a>JOIN -><a href="https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/AMOC" target="_blank"> The Angel Moms Community</a>

Birthdays after loss can feel like a pressure cooker—grief, love, and longing all wrapped into one overwhelming day. In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing how I navigate my daughter Katie’s birthday and offering ideas that might help you too. If the thought of your child’s upcoming birthday feels too heavy to hold, this episode is for you. Here’s what you’ll take away:Gentle, meaningful ways to honor your child’s birthday without added pressureHow small rituals can bring comfort and connectionThe power of kindness, remembrance, and even stillness on hard daysPermission to do what feels right for you—no expectations, no guilt 🎁 Free Download: More birthday & anniversary remembrance ideas: Click here 💬 Ask a Question for the Show: griefsupportformoms.com/memo JOIN -> The Angel Moms Community

Birthdays after loss can feel like a pressure cooker—grief, love, and longing all wrapped into one overwhelming day. In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing how I navigate my daughter Katie’s birthday and offering ideas that might help you too. If the thought of your child’s upcoming birthday feels too heavy to hold, this episode is for you.Here’s what you’ll take away:<ul><li>Gentle, meaningful ways to honor your child’s birthday without added pressure</li><li>How small rituals can bring comfort and connection</li><li>The power of kindness, remembrance, and even stillness on hard days</li><li>Permission to do what feels right for you—no expectations, no guilt</li></ul>🎁 Free Download: More birthday &amp; anniversary remembrance ideas: <a href="https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/AA" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a>💬 Ask a Question for the Show: <a href="griefsupportformoms.com/memo" rel="noopener noreferrer">griefsupportformoms.com/memo</a>JOIN -&gt;<a href="https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/AMOC" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Angel Moms Community</a>

29. Grief & Child Loss: 7 Ways to Honour Your Child on Their Birthday

Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss is a compassionate podcast for bereaved mothers coping with the death of a child, infant, or teen. Hosted by Lisa K. Boehm (grief educator, author, mentor, and bereaved mom),  this show offers hope, healing, and practical guidance for life after child loss.

Each episode provides heartfelt support, real-life stories, and tools to help you cope with grief, navigate triggers, and honour your child’s memory. You’ll hear personal experiences, expert grief insights, and encouragement to help you survive the hardest days and slowly rebuild a life that still holds meaning.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Will I ever feel normal after losing my child?

How do I cope with birthdays, milestones, and holidays?

Is my grief normal or too much?

How can I support my surviving children?

How do I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward?

How long does grief last?

How to heal after losing a child?

Do parents every recover after losing a child?

What are some helpful tips to help manage the pain of losing a child?

…you are not alone. This podcast is here to walk beside you.

Lisa’s experience as a bereaved mother and her training with grief expert David Kessler allows her to offer both empathy and actionable coping strategies. Whether your loss is recent or years behind you, you’ll find comfort, connection, and hope here.

Listen for:

Child loss grief support

Coping after the death of a child

Healing after infant, teen, or adult child loss

Surviving milestones and anniversaries

Honouring your child’s legacy while learning to live again

Subscribe to Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss for weekly encouragement and compassionate guidance.

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Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss is a compassionate podcast for bereaved mothers coping with the death of a child, infant, or teen. Hosted by Lisa K. Boehm (grief educator, author, mentor, and bereaved mom), this show offers hope, healing, and practical guidance for life after child loss. Each episode provides heartfelt support, real-life stories, and tools to help you cope with grief, navigate triggers, and honour your child’s memory. You’ll hear personal experiences, expert grief insights, and encouragement to help you survive the hardest days and slowly rebuild a life that still holds meaning. If you’ve ever wondered: Will I ever feel normal after losing my child? How do I cope with birthdays, milestones, and holidays? Is my grief normal or too much? How can I support my surviving children? How do I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward? How long does grief last? How to heal after losing a child? Do parents every recover after losing a child? What are some helpful tips to help manage the pain of losing a child? …you are not alone. This podcast is here to walk beside you. Lisa’s experience as a bereaved mother and her training with grief expert David Kessler allows her to offer both empathy and actionable coping strategies. Whether your loss is recent or years behind you, you’ll find comfort, connection, and hope here. Listen for: Child loss grief support Coping after the death of a child Healing after infant, teen, or adult child loss Surviving milestones and anniversaries Honouring your child’s legacy while learning to live again Subscribe to Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss for weekly encouragement and compassionate guidance. 💌 Join the Comfort Connection newsletter for grief tips, book recommendations, and resources: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort

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