EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 7 MIN
#8 | Why Valentine’s Day Can Hurt After Loss
from Holding Women Through Grief | Miscarriage, Still Birth, Loss, Death, Grief Support Group · host Tasha Cofer :Bereavement Doula, Author & Grief Educator
Does Valentine’s Day make you feel more aware of what — or who — is missing? Do you scroll past smiling families and wonder, “Why not me?” Have you ever felt invisible on a day that’s supposed to celebrate love? In this heartfelt episode, we’re talking about a holiday that can quietly wound grieving parents: Valentine’s Day. While the world celebrates romance, crafts, candies, and smiling children in red and pink, many grieving mothers feel something entirely different — emptiness, longing, or a deep ache they can’t quite put into words. Related Episodes: Episode 6: Am I Still a Mother After Loss? Episode 7: Loving Yourself After Loss: Finding Your Way Back to You Disclaimer: This podcast is for supportive and educational purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist. Please reach out to a licensed mental health provider or grief-informed professional if you need additional support. Next Steps: Subscribe so new episodes continue to meet you gently each week. Share this episode with someone who may be quietly grieving this Valentine’s Day. Leave a review if today’s conversation helped put your feelings into words — it helps this space reach more grieving mothers. Join the private email community for tender support, journal prompts, and weekly encouragement.
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Does Valentine’s Day make you feel more aware of what — or who — is missing? Do you scroll past smiling families and wonder, “Why not me?” Have you ever felt invisible on a day that’s supposed to celebrate love? In this heartfelt episode, we’re talking about a holiday that can quietly wound grieving parents: Valentine’s Day. While the world celebrates romance, crafts, candies, and smiling children in red and pink, many grieving mothers feel something entirely different — emptiness, longing, or a deep ache they can’t quite put into words. Related Episodes: Episode 6: Am I Still a Mother After Loss? Episode 7: Loving Yourself After Loss: Finding Your Way Back to You Disclaimer: This podcast is for supportive and educational purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist. Please reach out to a licensed mental health provider or grief-informed professional if you need additional support. Next Steps: Subscribe so new episodes continue to meet you gently each week. Share this episode with someone who may be quietly grieving this Valentine’s Day. Leave a review if today’s conversation helped put your feelings into words — it helps this space reach more grieving mothers. Join the private email community for tender support, journal prompts, and weekly encouragement.
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