Grief Left Behind

Kalah Ballance
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Hosted by Kalah Ballance, a mother who knows the unbearable weight of child loss firsthand. Through Grief Left Behind, she channels her grief into purpose — sharing raw stories, and helping families find light, even in the darkest spaces, and fighting for change, one conversation at a time." Her mission: to make sure no grieving parent ever feels alone in the space between heartbreak and hope.

  1. 09/12/2025

    Grief, Humor, and a Father’s Love for Logan

    In this moving episode, a father shares the story of Logan — a 16-year-old Royals fan with a gift for making people laugh and a heart that made life brighter for everyone around him. Though Logan’s life was cut short by suicide, his humor, kindness, and legacy live on through the memories of those who loved him most. This conversation explores a dad’s grief, the weight of loss, and the beauty of carrying a son’s legacy forward with love and laughter.

    55 min
  2. A Brother’s Heart — Grief Through the Eyes of a Sibling

    09/07/2025

    A Brother’s Heart — Grief Through the Eyes of a Sibling

    In this deeply moving episode of Grief Left Behind, we hear from Jake, Eli’s younger brother, as he shares his raw and honest perspective on life after loss. Through the eyes of a sibling, grief takes on a different weight—filled with love, confusion, anger, and the longing for moments that will never come again. Jake opens his heart about growing up without his brother by his side, the way grief has shaped his childhood, and the strength he’s finding to keep moving forward. This is not just the story of loss—it’s the story of resilience, brotherly love that doesn’t end with death, and the quiet courage it takes to keep living when someone you love is gone. A Brother’s Heart is a reminder that grief touches every member of the family, and that children and siblings carry their own unique battles after suicide loss.

    32 min

  3. 08/25/2025

    Friends Who Vanish: The Ones Who Couldn't Handle My Grief

    Grief doesn’t just take your loved one—it shows you who’s really in yourcorner. In this raw and honest episode, we talk about the friends whodisappeared, the silence that screamed louder than words, and the heartbreak ofbeing ghosted in your darkest hour. We’ll explore:• The pain of being abandoned in grief• Why people vanish—and why it’s not your fault• What real support looks like now• How to rebuild trust and find your true circle• A thank-you to the rare ones who stayed If you’ve ever felt too much, too broken, or too alone after loss—thisepisode is for you. You’re not too much. You’re grieving. And you deserve to beheld, not handled.

    31 min

  4. 08/15/2025

    I Was Supposed to Have That

    "I was supposed to have that"—the milestones, the memories, the life my child should still be living. Grief isn’t just about losing what was, it’s about losing what should have been. In this raw and unfiltered episode, we talk about the ache of seeing others live the life we were meant to have, the silent jealousy no one likes to admit, and the deep, unfillable hole left behind. This is for every grieving heart who whispers, 'That was supposed to be mine.'

    49 min

  5. 08/08/2025

    Stop Saying I’m Strong — I Had No Choice

    People call us strong because they don’t know what else tosay. But when you’re grieving, “You’re so strong” can feel more like pressurethan comfort. In this raw episode of Grief Left Behind, we explore whatstrength really looks like after loss—the kind that isn’t about bravery, butabout survival.This episode is for every parent, sibling, spouse, or friend who’s ever beenpraised for holding it together while quietly falling apart.You didn’t choose this version of yourself. But you’re still here. And that… isno small thing.If you’re tired of being told how “well” you’re handling your grief—this one’sfor you.

    34 min

  6. 07/29/2025

    Stop Trying to Fix Me, I'm Not Broken

    In this raw and honest episode, we confront the well-meaning but harmful ways people try to "fix" grieving parents. After child loss, we’re not broken—we’re forever changed. This isn’t something to be cured, solved, or silenced. It’s a lifelong grief we carry with love. Join us as we unpack what it means to be seen, not repaired—and why holding space is more powerful than trying to make the pain disappear.

    35 min

  7. 07/19/2025

    Grief in Flames: The Rage No One Talks About

    This week on Grief Left Behind, we’re stepping into the fire—the kind no one talks about.The kind that grief lights in your chest when you’ve lost a child. This episode is about rage.Not irritation. Not frustration. But the deep, raw, burning anger that simmers beneath heartbreak.The kind that comes when people say the wrong thing. When the world keeps turning. When your child’s name fades from other people’s lips. We’re naming it. Sitting in it. Letting it breathe. Because grief isn’t always soft. Sometimes, it roars.

    38 min

  8. 07/11/2025

    There Are Days I Wish It Was Me

    In this raw and vulnerable episode of Grief Left Behind, we speak the words so many grieving parents silently carry: the ache of surviving the unimaginable. This is not about wanting to die — it’s about the crushing weight of continuing to live without the child you love. We reflect on what trauma does to a parent left behind, the guilt, the longing, and the quiet bravery it takes to stay. We also honor Ethan, a remarkable young man, and his brave mother who reminded us last week just how powerful love and truth can be. If you’ve ever felt like no one truly understands — this one’s for you.

    35 min
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Hosted by Kalah Ballance, a mother who knows the unbearable weight of child loss firsthand. Through Grief Left Behind, she channels her grief into purpose — sharing raw stories, and helping families find light, even in the darkest spaces, and fighting for change, one conversation at a time." Her mission: to make sure no grieving parent ever feels alone in the space between heartbreak and hope.

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  • Creator
    Kalah Ballance
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kalah Ballance
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