Life After Child Loss: A Parent's Grief
By Angela Snowden
Life After Child Loss is a personal and deep podcast with focus on, not only my journey, but the journey of other parents all over the world who have lost children of various causes and reasons.
It's the grief many don't understand and other's aren't willing to talk about. An in depth, uncensored talk about parent's trying to live a life after they lose their child. Walk with me as I take you on my journey of twists, turns, highs and lows of fighting from merely existing to living, but also finding meaning as I take on my "new normal" after I buried my son.
It's the grief many don't understand and other's aren't willing to talk about. An in depth, uncensored talk about parent's trying to live a life after they lose their child. Walk with me as I take you on my journey of twists, turns, highs and lows of fighting from merely existing to living, but also finding meaning as I take on my "new normal" after I buried my son.
Life After Child Loss: A Parent's Grief Aug 23, 2023
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Being There for Each Other
Being a grieving or bereaved parent is difficult in and of itself. There are ways we can be of help and service to others.
Aug 23, 202323:48
First Day of School After Loss
The new school year after losing a child is difficult for parents whose children passed away.
Aug 23, 202322:49
Why 'Fake It'?
We all wear a mask at some point, but why?
Jul 28, 202321:54
Bereaved Father's Day
Bereaved Father's aren't always heavily recognized as Mother's are, we want to change that.
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Check out the poll on spotify for Bereaved Dad's.
Jun 19, 202323:50
Encouragement
Sharing words of encouragement.
Jun 01, 202312:20
Mother's Day
It's difficult to celebrate Mother's Day, let alone to be celebrated on that day, but you are still a mom and you made it through the day. I celebrate you!
May 15, 202323:14
Bereaved Mother's Day
Talking about Bereaved Mother's Day and what it means.
May 08, 202322:52
Triggers
There are many things that can trigger oir grief. We discuss ways to help deal with those triggers.
Apr 22, 202340:58
The Truth About Child Loss Grief
Grief and Child Loss Grief is different. We often are told and tell ourselves thinhs that are not true as it pertains to child loss grief.
Feb 23, 202335:40
Can Grief & Joy Coexist??
Many newly bereaved parents aren't able to see or even fathom the thought of 'joy' when forced to bury a child and I understand that, but I truly believe that Joy isn't out of our reach as we navigate through our loss.
Jan 26, 202321:32
How Are You?
1st episode to Season 4. This episode encourages bereaved parents to be honest with themselves and others and take the mask off to how they are really feeling in that moment.
Jan 12, 202322:23
Ways to Cope
Finding ways to cope with your grief is important not just for parents, but for our families in order to get through the loss that has happened.
Aug 18, 202235:55
Being There
What does it really mean to be there for someone who is grieving? How can you do better at being there for someone who has endured such a loss? Not just for Bereaved Parents but universally.
Jul 25, 202245:18
Trusting God In Spite Of
It's difficult to trust God again after or when your child dies, plain and simple. We often feel like He'll be mad at us or "strike us down" because we're grieving and we're having a natural emotion or reaction to what we are facing.
Jul 20, 202240:20
The Process of Grief
Everything that happens and that you do after your child dies, is a part of the process.
Jul 06, 202227:09
Just Grieve
This episode is just what the title says, Just Grieve. No matter where you are or what you are doing, when it comes just grieve without excuses or explanation.
Jun 23, 202230:34
The Dreams
This episode I share with you a few of the dreams I was granted to see my son and sometimes talk with him, hold him and hear his voice. I also share the revelation behind them.
Jun 16, 202239:02
How You Grieve
There is no right or wrong way for you to grieve and we should not allow people to tell us how to do it.
Jun 08, 202226:26
Being Emotionally Unavailable
There will be times where, emotionally, you can't do or be what people or even you may expect you to be or do. You're emotionally unavailable.
May 31, 202233:11
Being Strong
We need to stop telling ourselves and others to be strong when experiencing grief.
May 26, 202127:27
Mother's Day
Many of us don't feel that we will make it through, what is a day to honor us as Mothers, because we are grieving. I'm here to tell you, You Made It Through!
May 17, 202121:06
Finding Purpose Through the Pain
Realizing and understanding that you have purpose beyond the death of your child.
Mar 31, 202130:00
The Stages of Grief
In this episode we go over the Stages of Grief. We will go through these stages multiple times in no particular order. Grief is difficult and once we recognize the stages it makes it somewhat easier to direct our emotions at that moment.
Mar 25, 202137:57
It's Ok to Not Be Ok
Many times we hide our grief when we should express it. If you’re having a hard time, admit it and grieve and know that it's ok!
Mar 17, 202132:03
Suicide and Youth Mental Health
Special Guest Ms. Allanna Henton joins me in a conversation about youth and teen suicide and mental health. I know this is different from what my listeners are used to. Yet, just as the parent's of the children whom have committed suicide, we owe it to them to explore and open the door for conversation about suicide and their mental health.
Mar 12, 202136:31
What Not to Say to Grieving Parents
I share some insensitive things that most well meaning people will say that they shouldn't. We all mean well, we just say things that are unknowingly wrong.
Mar 03, 202129:56
Living After Loss
What it's like trying to live after you lose your child.
Feb 24, 202145:41
Encouragement
Just me offering some encouragement, for what it's worth, to parents that are newly bereaved and those who often feel leftout and alone.
Feb 11, 202124:06
After the Funeral
What really happens after you bury your child? We discuss several things, for instance, the true grieving doesn't begin for a parent until after the funeral is over and everone else has to go back to their "normal" and you're embracing your "new normal."
Mar 18, 202043:03
When the Grief Speaks/Grief Is
This episode explores the many different thoughts and feelings of the bereaved. Giving you a description of what you don't see, hear and may not understand. It's what the bereaved life is and has become.
Mar 10, 202013:16
Did They Die Before Their Time?
This episode we briefly discuss if our son's and daughter's died before their time. It's a thought and relevant question to seek the answer to based on the Scripture Ecc. 7:17. Here's the link to story I mentioned: mtonews.com/parents-write-painfully-honest-obituary-for-murdered-drug-dealer-son
Mar 02, 202016:39
Things People Say!
We go through some of the most outrageous things that family and friends have said to grieving parents.
Feb 24, 202039:41
Asking God "Why?"
I believe we all have asked God why during those very intense moments. And God, is not surprised by it. I encourage you to seek God until you receive your answer.
Feb 17, 202013:56
Understanding and Dealing with Your Grief
In this episode we go over some important steps in handling your grief. Our grief journeys won't be the same, but we will go through similar things as a result of losing a child.
Feb 06, 202034:03
Say Their Names
In this episode I say the names of our children. I believe that saying their names is so important to every bereaved parent.
Jan 30, 202020:35
When Life Happens
This episode, I thank our listeners and answer your questions. I also share some thoughts on the tragic accident that happened this past Sunday involving Kobe Bryant.
Jan 28, 202045:35
April 11, 2010: The Day My Life Changed
In this episode, I share with you the day my son Jor'Darrion passed away. I share with you how our day started, as well as, how our day ended. I give you a brief description of hearing my son's last words to me, carrying his lifeless body to the ambulance and receiving the devastating news from the emergency room doctor. April 11th, 2010 the day that I will never forget.
Jan 15, 202013:40
Who We Are and the Newly Bereaved
This episode is a message to the newly bereaved parents that are trying to simply understand. Also, it is about bereaved parents as a whole who are struggling and trying to go at this alone. A message to simply say, you are not alone.
Jan 07, 202024:16