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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Rachel, whose story of loss and resilience touches on some of life's most challenging moments. After losing her father at 20 and her mother at 34, Rachel faced another devastating blow when her husband died by suicide while she was five months pregnant.

With remarkable candor, Rachel shares how she navigated these profound losses, discussing everything from the complexities of grieving differently from her mother after her father's death, to the unique challenges of pregnancy and early motherhood while processing the loss of her husband. She opens up about dating again, finding unexpected love, and the delicate balance of honoring her late husband's memory while building a new life with her son and second husband.

Throughout our conversation, Rachel offers powerful insights about the nature of grief, healing, and hope. She speaks honestly about the anger, guilt, and confusion that can accompany loss, while also sharing how her son ultimately became her anchor. Her story reminds us that while grief changes us forever, it doesn't have to define our entire story.

Join us in this episode of The Day After, as we discover how love can find its way back into our lives, even after devastating loss.

This episode touches on themes of suicide loss, parental loss, and pregnancy/infant loss. While handled with care and sensitivity, some listeners may find certain topics challenging.

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A personal note from the hosts: After much reflection, we've decided that this season of "The Day After" will be our final one. It has been a profound honor to share this journey through grief with all of you. As CJ steps back to focus on other ventures, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your support, your stories, and your willingness to navigate these difficult conversations alongside us. Though the podcast is ending, we hope the conversations about grief and loss continue, and that our episodes remain a resource for those who need them. If you've found comfort in our discussions, Ashley and Liz will continue Sit, Lay, Rest - our pet grief podcast - you can follow them on Instagram at @sitlayrest. Thank you for being part of our community.

Music by Servidio Music