12 | Joy Is Not a Betrayal - But It Sure Feels Like One

What happens when you finally feel joy again… and it completely wrecks you?In this raw and personal episode of Loud About Loss, Becky shares the emotional whiplash of laughing, smiling, and even celebrating after child loss—and the deep, gut-punch guilt that often follows. Grief doesn’t vanish when joy arrives, but no one prepares you for how wrong joy can feel when your child isn’t here to share it.From laughing out loud in a coffee shop for the first time, to crying alone after blowing out birthday candles, Becky shares stories that will hit home for any grieving parent who's ever wondered:💔 “Am I allowed to feel good again?”💛 “Is this what moving on feels like?”😔 “Why does happiness feel so heavy now?”🎙 In this episode, you’ll hear:💛What joy after loss really feels like (hint: it’s not always happy)💛Why grieving parents often carry guilt when they smile again💛How grief and joy can coexist—and why that doesn’t mean you’re “better”💛Practical ways to welcome joy while still honoring your child💛The moments that break and heal you at the same timeIf you’ve ever felt conflicted in your healing—this episode will remind you: you are not alone, and you do not have to choose between grief and joy.💛 Let’s keep the conversation going. Follow along on Instagram @LoudAboutLoss and @ImBeckyHunt for real, raw, and encouraging content throughout the week.📖 Ready for a deeper look into my story? You can read the first chapter of my memoir, Joy Does Return, for free It’s honest, a little awkward, and exactly where my healing began.💬 And if this episode moved you, don’t keep it to yourself—hit that follow button and share it with a friend who needs to hear it. Because no one should grieve alone. 💛