106: Surviving Mother’s Day Without Your Baby: A Step-by-Step Guide

Send Jen a Text MessageIt’s May—and if you’re a stillbirth mom, you already know what that means. Everywhere you turn, there are pastel flowers, smiling babies, and commercials shouting about the “joy of motherhood.” But for you, Mother’s Day might feel more like a punch in the chest than a celebration.In this episode, I want to offer you something I wish I had in those early days of grief—a practical, powerful tool to get through the hard moments. I call it the HEAL Method. It’s not a magic fix (because there isn’t one), but it is a way to face the triggers that sneak up on you—like the sound of a baby crying in the grocery store or the memory photo that pops up out of nowhere—and come out the other side feeling a little more steady.I walk you through each step of the HEAL method:H is for Honor your feelings instead of pushing them downE is for Engage with something that brings even a little reliefA is for Accept the reality of your grief without giving up hopeL is for Live, Love, or Look forward—because you are still living, and your baby is still part of your storyWe talk about real-life examples, including a time I had a full-on grief spiral in a department store bathroom (yep, really), and what I learned from it. This episode is like a warm blanket and a flashlight—it won’t erase your pain, but it will help you feel less alone and a little more prepared.And if you're dreading Mother’s Day? I have a free workshop for you.💛 Join my “Surviving Mother’s Day” workshop on May 7 or May 10.Sign up at: https://jennifersenn.com/mothersday💡 What You’ll Learn:A 4-step process to move through grief triggers without shutting downWhy “honoring your grief” actually helps you feel more in controlHow to access quick relief even in the middle of a wave of sadnessWhat it means to “accept” your grief without giving up or moving onSimple, real-life ideas to bring love, life, and hope into your day🔗 Resources Mentioned:Sign up for the Mother’s Day Workshop: https://jennifersenn.com/mothersdayConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabylossMore grief support: https://jennifersenn.com📌 Next Steps:Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-baby-loss/id1631935976Leave a review to help other moms find this supportSend me a DM if this episode resonated with youhttps://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshopFree workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journalWHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!Website-  https://www.jennifersenn.comTik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabylossInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA