14 | What I Wish I Knew in Those Early Grief Days

The early days of grief are brutal. The world keeps spinning, but yours has stopped. In this raw and heartfelt episode, Becky reads a letter to her past self—written with every grieving parent in mind. From the hospital room where she lost her daughter Gracie, to the kitchen where she baked her way through heartache, she reflects on what she needed to hear most in the first days, weeks, and months after child loss.If you’re in the early stages of grief—or love someone who is—this episode is a lifeline. A voice saying: You’re not broken. You’re grieving. And you’re not alone.🎙️ You’ll hear:✅A powerful letter from Becky to her newly bereaved self✅The hardest moments after losing Gracie—and the surprising places comfort came from✅10 things every grieving parent should know during that first brutal year✅What helped, what didn’t, and why healing doesn’t mean forgetting💛 For every parent who’s ever asked, “How do I survive this?”—this one’s for you.💛 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 HERE! 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. 💛