#20| How Do I Survive Mother’s Day After Baby Loss? Gentle Ways to Honor Your Baby

Mother’s Day is coming and if your chest already feels tight, this episode is for you. After baby loss, Mother’s Day can feel like a spotlight on what you lost, on what should have been, and on how invisible grief can feel. In this episode, we talk about: Why Mother’s Day hits so hard (and why it doesn’t mean you’re “going backward”) How to choose what kind of day you want: opt out, gentle acknowledgment, or intentional honor Simple boundary scripts for family, church, brunch, and social media Gentle ways to honor your baby (without performing or explaining your grief)  A day-after recovery plan, because the crash is real If you want your partner, sister, or best friend to understand why this day feels complicated, send them this episode and say: “Can we listen and talk after?” For more support, resources, and coaching, visit my website.  Disclaimer: This podcast is for supportive and educational purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist. If you need professional mental health support, please reach out to a licensed therapist, grief counselor, or medical provider.