It's Getting Mom in Here

Getting to Say Goodbye: Creating Memories, Facing Grief, and Embracing Emotions


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Kori shares her deeply personal journey through the birth and loss of her son, Stanley. She reflects on the emotional complexities of motherhood, grief, and the importance of language in navigating loss. Kori discusses the support from family, the bittersweet moments spent with her son, and the challenges of returning home after such a profound experience. She emphasizes the need for understanding and compassion in conversations about loss and highlights her journey towards healing and finding purpose in her grief.

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Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including pregnancy termination, medical decision-making, and potential complications during pregnancy. Listener discretion is advised, especially for those who may find these topics triggering or emotionally challenging.

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motherhood, pregnancy, trying to conceive, negative pregnancy tests, online forums, joy of pregnancy, sharing the news, finding a midwife, pregnancy loss, abortion, pregnancy termination, ultrasounds, tfmr, termination for medical reasons, grief, parenting, loss, support, birth experience, mental health, family, coping strategies, postpartum, healing

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context

01:58 The Birth Experience

04:24 Navigating Grief and Language

07:45 Family Visits and Support

16:50 Cherishing Moments with Stanley

24:03 Saying Goodbye

28:34 Returning Home and Coping

32:45 Finding Purpose in Grief

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It's Getting Mom in HereBy Kori Frederick