EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 14 MIN

37. Child Loss & Marriage: Can your Relationship Survive Grief?

If you’ve lost a child and found yourself wondering whether your marriage can survive the grief, this episode is for you. Whether you're newly grieving or years down the road, this conversation offers validation, honesty, and hope. Lisa opens up about her own fears that her marriage wouldn’t make it—especially at the six-month mark—but shares how, nearly a decade later, she and her husband are closer than ever. This episode is filled with gentle truths, surprising research, and practical steps to help you and your partner stay connected, even in the most difficult season of your lives.In this episode, you’ll learn:• The marriage TRUTH vs the divorce myth• The 2 factors that make couples more likely to stay together• How grief affects communication, connection, and intimacy• Why therapy (even if only one of you goes) can help your marriage🎁 Resources Mentioned:👉 The Angel Moms Community💌 Access the Voice Memo to send Lisa you grief question

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 22, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

What this episode covers

In this episode of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast, Lisa Boehm discusses the impact of child loss on marriages, sharing her personal journey of navigating grief alongside her husband. Lisa debunks the myth that most marriages fail after the death of a child, citing studies that show many actually survive and thrive. Key factors for marital resilience include pre-loss marital quality and open communication. She provides practical advice for grieving couples, such as understanding individual grief styles, the importance of patience, and exploring therapy. Lisa encourages parents to fight for their relationship and highlights shared grief as a strengthening bond.