Losing a child, no matter how far along in the pregnancy you were or how old the child was, is one of the hardest experiences a parent can go through in their life. On this episode, I chat with my friend and colleague Dr. Tara May, a grief coach and psychologist who experienced a loss herself and has made it her life's mission to support women and couples through their grief journey after the death of their child.
Episode highlights...
Parijat shares a funny story from an early part of her and her husband’s relationship.
Dr. Tara May shares her inspiring story of how her own personal loss inspired her passion in the field of grief and loss.
Intellectually we know there is always a risk that a baby can die but what do you do when it becomes a reality? Dr. Tara shares from her own loss.
After losing her first child, Dr. Tara shares the fear and anxiety she dealt with when her 4-year-old needed brain surgery.
You cannot let the fear of death ruin your ability to live and enjoy the life that you have now.
Anxiety and worry and fear steal from the living. Find out how to combat those feelings.
Our current culture is not supportive of parents who lose a child, preconception. How do you cope this day and age?
Parijat and Dr. Tara address common myths associated with grief and loss of a child.
We're all taught that there are 5 stages of grief but does this reflect reality?
Is time really the cure for a loss and how long are you allowed to feel grief?
Dr. Tara and Parijat take on the sobering topic of the process of grieving for the loss of a child. But what about a child who was never born?
Are you passing judgment on your own feelings? You may be sabotaging your own healing.
Grief can actually worsen over time. What do you do when the world has moved on from your loss but you are still feeling it?
Men and women grieve differently. Parijat and Dr. Tara discuss how they are different and what it means for you, your partner and your relationship.
At what point should you reach out for support in processing your grief?
There is always a light at the end of the tunnel and lots of resources available at your fingertips.There is no reason to travel this road alone!
Resources from the show...
Get your copy of Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy (Read Now)
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