EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 19 MIN
40. Child Loss & Navigating the First Six Months of Grief
from Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms | Coping after the Death of a Child | Hope & Healing for Grieving Mothers | Grief | Loss of a Child | Grief Support · host Lisa K. Boehm
How to Survive the First 6 Months After Child LossGrieving the loss of a child is an unimaginable journey — especially in those first 6 months when the world feels unfamiliar and unbearable. This episode is for bereaved mothers in the early stages of grief, or anyone supporting a grieving mom. If you’re wondering how to make it through the fog, the pain, and the endless questions — you’re not alone. Grief educator and bereaved mom Lisa Boehm shares honest truths, comforting stories, and gentle strategies to help you survive the early months of child loss and begin the slow process of learning to live again.💔 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy the first 6 months of grief often feel like an emotional fog — and how to cope with the overwhelmHow to set boundaries and protect your energy during this fragile timeSimple routines and rituals that can anchor your day when everything feels upside downHow to support your body and nervous system through trauma and exhaustionWhy grief isn’t linear — and how to release the pressure to “be okay”📎 Links & Resources MentionedEpisode #17 about parenting after Child LossEpisode #37 about marriage after child lossOther Join the Angel Moms Community — a safe, supportive space for bereaved moms
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Lisa Boehm, bereaved mother and host of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast, invites listeners into an intimate discussion on surviving the first six months after a child's death. With insight drawn from her personal story and experience, Lisa emphasizes the validation of one’s own grieving process, dispelling myths like the Five Stages of Grief. She encourages simple routines and self-care, even as grief manifests physically and emotionally. Essential survival tips include staying hydrated, seeking supportive connections, and slowly finding ways to introduce joy alongside the sorrow. This episode serves as a comforting companion for those navigating the early days of child loss.
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