EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 12 MIN
65. Grief & Guilty Feelings after Child Loss
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 - Child Loss & Grief Educator, Bereaved Mother
If you’re a bereaved mom who finds yourself replaying moments, questioning every decision, or carrying the heavy “I should have known” kind of guilt, this episode will meet you right where you are. Today, we’re talking openly about the kind of self-blame that so many grieving mothers quietly carry. If guilt has ever felt like an uninvited companion in your grief, you’ll want to listen all the way through.Key TakeawaysGuilt is a normal trauma response — your brain is trying to make sense of the impossible, not prove you failed.Hindsight creates an illusion of clarity — you didn’t have the information then that you have now.Tools to navigate guilt include naming the feeling, challenging thoughts with facts, using grounding mantras, sharing with safe people, and imagining what your child would truly want for you.Links Mentioned in This Episode👉 Join the Angel Moms Community
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In this heartfelt episode of the Child Loss and Grief Support for Moms podcast, host Lisa Boehm addresses the heavy burden of guilt faced by grieving mothers. She shares her personal journey of overcoming self-blame after the loss of her daughter, Katie. By exploring the psychological and cultural roots of guilt, Lisa provides insight into why it's a common reaction to trauma but not a true reflection of responsibility. She offers practical tools and reframes, encouraging mothers to remember the love they gave and to find community support in the healing process.
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