113 Grace For the Grieving Mom: Holding Joy & Sorrow with Sara Schultz

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, TME host Val sits down with her good friend and fellow loss mom Sara Schultz, a mother of four living children and one precious daughter in heaven, Ruby, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18.Sara shares her family’s story with raw honesty and grace, from learning Ruby’s diagnosis to the heartbreak of her preterm delivery and passing. Together, we explore what it means to hold both joy and sorrow in motherhood, how grief reshapes a mother’s heart, and why connection with other loss moms can bring profound comfort and healing.This episode offers a safe, tender space for any mom navigating pregnancy loss, infant loss, or life after loss. Sara reminds us that even in grief, there is beauty, community, and grace.🎧 You’ll hear about:Navigating a Trisomy 18 diagnosis and preparing for lossThe tension of joy and grief coexisting in motherhoodThe power of shared stories and community in healingHow to support a friend walking through pregnancy or infant lossFinding purpose and peace after unimaginable heartache💗 Whether you’re a grieving mom yourself or someone who wants to understand and support those who are, this episode is a heartfelt reminder: you are not alone.🔗 Resources:Sara's email address: [email protected] more about Trisomy 18 at trisomy18.orgFind community and support through Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss SupportWant to be a guest on The Motherhood Experience? Send Val Kleppen a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1758742098661627c9cc46f40