116: Breaking the Silence Around Stillbirth Guilt

Send Jen a Text MessageHave you ever felt guilty… and couldn’t even explain why? That quiet heaviness in your chest, the weight behind your shoulders, the phrases you’d never say out loud:“I should’ve known…”“My body failed.”“What if I had done something differently?”In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers of the silent, suffocating guilt that so many stillbirth moms carry. Not the kind of guilt you can rationalize or even name out loud — but the emotional kind that sneaks in during the quiet moments, especially when the world has moved on but you haven’t.This episode is for the mom who blames herself even though no one else is pointing fingers. It’s for the mom who punishes her body, replays every moment, and feels ashamed just for laughing again. It’s for you — if you’ve ever wondered whether peace is possible without forgetting your baby.Let’s talk about the guilt that lives in your bones… and how you can begin to set it down.In this episode, I’ll walk you through:Why stillbirth guilt isn’t logical — and why it sticks around anywayWhat emotional guilt does to your body, your mind, and your relationshipsThe 5 types of guilt stillbirth moms silently carryWhy joy, laughter, and even rest can trigger feelings of betrayalHow guilt hides behind “I should have known” or “What if…”Practical ways to question guilt and speak truth to itRituals that connect you to your baby — instead of punishing yourselfThe one truth every loss mom needs to hear todayMentioned in this episode:Join the Always Loved Club for support and connection: https://programs.jennifersenn.com/clubFollow me on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557920196554https://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. Did you know you can text me right from your podcast app? My podcast host has a new feature that allows you to send a message or ask a question and I will answer them in future episodes! (just an FYI- it's a one-way message so I won't be able to respond unless you leave your name and contact info in the message!) Look under the title where it says Send Jen a message and let me know what’s on your mind.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