Resilient Moms: Hope, Healing & Living After Loss Teresa Reiniger with Living After Grief

In this episode, Robbie Norris shares his deeply personal journey through grief and heartbreak following the loss of his daughter Indie. Robbie opens up about the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way, offering valuable insights for others navigating similar experiences. He describes the intense anger and shares his struggles with directing his anger towards his wife, Molly.

In this Episode:

·       The difference in grieving styles initially caused tension but ultimately helped them understand and support each other better.

·       Turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism, which he regrets.

·       Reflecting on the importance of seeking professional help to manage his anger and wishes he had been more open to this earlier.

·       Despite their different grieving processes, Robbie and Molly decided to lean on each other, which strengthened their bond as a couple.

·       Societal pressure on men to be the strong, supportive "rock" and how challenging it was to accept that he could not fix the situation.

 You have to recognize that your partner, your wife, your girlfriend is likely going to take it harder than you do, and you have to recognize that their bond is greater, and I wish I would have recognized it sooner. I’m glad I do now. ~ Robbie Norris

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Jeremy Lagerhausen's shared in this episode his story and insights of balancing fatherhood, supporting his spouse, and navigating his personal grief. He shared experiencing a roller coaster of emotions for 10 weeks, heightened stress, and the ultimate loss of his newborn son, who lived for only 36 hours.

In this episode:

·       The most challenging part of the journey was figuring out how to be a father to his son Jordan at home while also being a supportive husband to his wife in the hospital.

·       Regretting not taking full FMLA to be more present for his family.

·       Family, friends, and the church community played a crucial role in providing support.

·       Jeremy talked about decision paralysis, and the difficult discussions and situations that happened.

·       Grief as a father, emphasizing the importance of recognizing his own emotional trauma while supporting his wife.

Jeremy shares suggestions for coping with Father's Day after such a profound loss. He believes having their son Jordan will help them through the day, providing a sense of hope and connection.

“You have the feelings, they are going to be there, you can hide them, you could hide them for a long time, and they will eventually come out. So, work with them so when they come out, it is in a safe way.” ~~Jeremy Lagerhausen

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In this episode I shared some personal reflections and experiences as we approach the end of May 2024. This month holds significant emotional weight for many, including myself, due to the recent celebrations of Mother’s Day and Bereaved Mother’s Day. In this episode, I discuss the importance of honoring bereaved mothers, share insights from a grief retreat I attended, and explore profound transformative techniques to help navigate grief and trauma.

In this episode:

·       Personal Reflections on May and Mother’s Day:

·       Experiences from a Grief Retreat:

·       Science-Based Healing Techniques and Client Transformative Healing Journey.

·       Everyone's grief journey is unique, and it's crucial to honor and validate your own experience.

·       Innovative techniques can help reframe and reprogram how grief and trauma are processed, allowing for a more fulfilling life post-loss.

If today’s episode resonated with you and you’d like to learn more about the techniques discussed or need support, please reach out. You can schedule a Hope Exploration Session through the link in the show notes or connect with me on social media. I’m here to support you on your healing journey.

Resource: The Body Keeps the Score, Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

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In this heartfelt episode, Jess and Jeremy Lagerhausen share their deeply personal journey through a difficult pregnancy and the loss of their son, Jude. Their story is one of love, faith, and resilience. They recount the unexpected turns their lives took and the profound God moments they experienced.

Jess and Jeremy's son, Jude, was born on December 2nd and passed away on December 3rd after 10 weeks of pregnancy challenges. At 18 weeks pregnant, after a magical day together as a family vacationing in California, Jess experienced a sudden rush of fluid, leading to an ER visit. Jess faced recurrent fluid loss and bleeding, leading to multiple hospital visits. Despite a closed cervix and initial diagnosis of placenta previa, the fluid levels continued to drop mysteriously.

In the episode:

·       Instrumental in implementing a new company policy to allow additional time off for child loss.

·       Leaning into their faith, finding immense support from their minister.

·       Grieving differently and understanding it is okay.

·       Challenges of dealing with well-intentioned but difficult comments from others.

·       Shared how telling their story helped them
understand others better and contributed to their healing journey.

Jess and Jeremy’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of faith in the face of unimaginable loss. Their journey underscores that everyone’s grief process is unique, and it’s essential to find healthy ways to cope and heal.

Resource: Book – Every Moment Holy, Volume II Death, Grief & Hope, pocket edition

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In this week’s episode, Jade Welegala shares her heart-wrenching yet inspiring story of navigating severe medical complications and the loss of her baby at 23 weeks and 6 days due to a series of life-threatening conditions. Jade's experience brings to light the struggles of dealing with pre-eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), alongside the profound grief of losing a child. 

Episode Overview:

·       Jade’s Health Crisis: Discussion of Jade's initial symptoms and the rapid escalation into severe conditions for both her and the baby.

·       Critical Decisions: Moments in the hospital where Jade was faced with the life-altering decision to deliver prematurely to save her own life.

·       The Delivery: The traumatic delivery process, complications such as the ruptured placenta, and the subsequent medical interventions including multiple blood transfusions and acute kidney failure.

·       Post-Delivery Challenges: Jade discusses the aftermath of her delivery, including her battle with acute kidney disease, and the emotional impact of her lengthy ICU stay on her grief.

·       The Journey of Grief and Healing: Insights into how Jade coped with her grief, including the importance of not being hard on herself and the therapeutic effect she found in helping others.

 Jade emphasized to our listeners a profound insight that was shared with her: It's not about moving on after a loss, but about moving forward. She said I have literally lived by this and any time a feel down or hyper focused on losing my child I have to remind myself that I am not moving on, I am moving forward which does not dismiss how much I love him.

"Listen to your body, you know when something is not right. In your grief, you have guilt, and I thought, how am I supposed to live now without my baby? You don’t move on, you move forward." ~~ Jade Welegala



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 In this deeply personal episode, Liz O'Donnell talks about the transformative and painful journey following the stillbirth of her child, Aaliyah, at 32 weeks. Liz shares her experiences and the subsequent changes in her life, including her courageous fight for bereavement rights, which led to the passing of an emergency bereavement bill in D.C., granting parents up to two weeks of paid leave after a stillbirth.

What You'll Learn:

·       Not going home when released from the hospital.

·       Daily "Meetings" with Grief

·       Handling Baby Things.

·       Support System that said and did the Right things.

·       Challenges with Her Employer due to no Birth Certificate.

Liz, once known as "spa girl," utilized self-care as a coping mechanism, finding solace in small daily rituals. These acts of self-care became achievements in the hardest days of her grief. Motivated by the messages of solidarity and shared sorrow from other grieving families, Liz founded "Aaliyah in Action," a non-profit dedicated to supporting others experiencing similar losses.

Powerful Reflections:

Liz shares insights on the necessity of setting boundaries even with well-intentioned people, emphasizing the importance of protecting one's peace during traumatic times. She advocates for being assertive in safeguarding personal boundaries to aid healing.



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Website: https://www.aaliyahinaction.org/


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