The Worst Girl Gang Ever

S8 E63 | Baby Loss and The Unbreakable Bond of Motherhood


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In this powerful and heart-rending episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Laura and Bex sit down with inspirational guest Tara Alexis, who shares her deeply personal journey through unexpected pregnancy, the heartbreak of stillbirth at five months, and the dark spiral of grief and depression that followed.

Tara opens up about the emotional complexity of an unplanned pregnancy, navigating toxic relationships, and the mental health challenges that nearly took her life. With profound honesty, she discusses faith, shame, self-blame, and the raw reality of post-loss life.


Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • Unplanned pregnancy and emotional uncertainty
  • The experience of stillbirth and loss at 5 months gestation
  • Postnatal depression, self-loathing, and intrusive thoughts
  • How grief impacts self-worth, relationships, and purpose
  • Mental health following baby loss
  • The power of faith, community, and support from others
  • Creating space for healing through Mothers of Angels
  • Why all types of baby loss deserve validation - no grief hierarchy
  • Coping with Mother’s Day after baby loss
  • Rebuilding purpose, honoUring your baby, and finding hope again

  • Tara’s healing journey has evolved into advocacy and support, with her founding the Mothers of Angels CIC, offering online and in-person gatherings for bereaved mothers, especially during Mother’s Day, Baby Loss Awareness Week, and holidays.

    This episode is essential listening for:

    • Women coping with miscarriage, stillbirth, or TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons)
    • Partners, friends, and family trying to understand pregnancy loss
    • Grief counselors, doulas, and bereavement professionals
    • Christians navigating faith after traumatic loss
    • Anyone seeking solace, validation, and community after baby loss

    • About The Worst Girl Gang Ever

      The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.


      Support and Resources:

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      We are running FREE drop in sessions for ANYONE that needs them. The session will run from 12-1pm GMT you can just come drop in at any point during that time slot.

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      We are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.

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