124: How to Cope When Family Doesn’t Get Your Grief

Send Jen a Text MessageThe holidays can bring so many mixed emotions after the loss of a baby. While everyone else is decking the halls and expecting you to be “back to normal,” you might be wondering how to get through one more day pretending to be okay.In this episode, I’m sharing what to do when the people you love — your partner, your family, your friends — just don’t understand the weight you’re carrying. And I’ll give you the words I wish someone had given me in those early days when the comments stung the most.You’ll hear about the moment my own husband told me to “focus on the positive” just weeks after our twins were stillborn — and how that created a ripple in our relationship I didn’t know how to fix.If you’re bracing yourself for the comments, the questions, or the awkward silences at family gatherings, this one’s for you. I’m walking you through real examples of how to respond with grace and protect your heart.Here’s what we’re talking about in this episode:What to say when someone tells you to “move on” or “focus on the good”Why people say the wrong things — and why it still hurtsHow to respond when your partner avoids talking about the babySetting boundaries during the holidays without guiltFinding your “safe circle” when your family isn’t itThe surprising grief that comes from losing friendships and closenessScripts you can use with your partner, your family, and your friendsWhy it's okay to say “I'm not ready” or “I'm not coming”If you’ve ever felt invisible in a room full of people… you’re not alone.This episode will help you find your voice, protect your heart, and navigate the people who don’t know how to hold your grief — even if they love you.Resources Mentioned: Free Workshop: www.navigatingbabyloss.com/workshophttps://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