“If there’s acknowledgement, it really is a healing salve to the heart of the grieving parent.” –Candy McVicar

Join Christy and guest Candy McVicar as they discuss why grieving well matters, and how you can navigate the important relationships in your life while processing deep loss. Candy recently co-authored a book with Dr. Gary Chapman, Holding on to Love After You Have Lost a Baby: The 5 Love Languages® for Grieving Parents. In today’s episode 32 of The Mom Podcast, Candy shares how she grieved her own stillbirth daughter, and how she learned to love others who are grieving. Candy and Christy also delve into The 5 Love Languages, an invaluable resource to help you and those you love strengthen your relationships through tough times. Candy shares personal stories, and wisdom in how to encourage someone else who is grieving. Join us today as Candy leads us through a discussion of both loss and hope, and how we can graciously give ourselves and others permission to grieve well.

Candy McVicar is the founder and executive director of Missing GRACE Foundation, whose mission is to provide support, resources, and education for families and professional care providers when there is loss of a baby, infertility, or adoption challenges. Candy McVicar is an author, inspirational speaker, and devoted advocate for families who are grieving a baby or child. Candy also serves in ministry alongside her husband in Hawaii with their two daughters.