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Life After Child Loss: A Parent's Grief

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.
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Being There for Each Other

Life After Child Loss: A Parent's Grief Aug 23, 2023

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Being There for Each Other

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

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'?

Why 'Fake It'?

We all wear a mask at some point, but why?
Jul 28, 202321:54
Bereaved Father's Day

Bereaved Father's Day

Bereaved Father's aren't always heavily recognized as Mother's are, we want to change that.
Check out the poll on spotify for Bereaved Dad's.
Jun 19, 202323:50
Encouragement

Encouragement

Sharing words of encouragement.
Jun 01, 202312:20
Mother's Day

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

Bereaved Mother's Day

Talking about Bereaved Mother's Day and what it means.
May 08, 202322:52
Triggers

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

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??

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Being Strong

We need to stop telling ourselves and others to be strong when experiencing grief.
May 26, 202127:27
Mother's Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

Living After Loss

What it's like trying to live after you lose your child.
Feb 24, 202145:41
Encouragement

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

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

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?
Mar 02, 202016:39
Things People Say!

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?"

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

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

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

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

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

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