81:Living With Uncertainty: Navigating Grief After Stillbirth Without All the Answers

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this episode of the Navigating Baby Loss podcast, we dive into one of the hardest parts of grief: living with unanswered questions. After stillbirth, many parents are left asking, "Why did this happen?" These questions can feel overwhelming, especially when there aren't any clear answers.Join me, Jennifer Senn, as I share my personal story of growing up with parents who experienced a stillbirth and how that shaped my understanding of grief and uncertainty. I also discuss how tools like neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and self-compassion can help you find peace, even when you don’t have all the answers. Together, we’ll explore ways to honor your baby while focusing on healing in the present moment.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How unanswered questions can keep you stuck in griefWhy it’s okay to not have all the answersPractical tools like NLP and self-compassion to help you find peaceHow to honor your baby while focusing on your healing journeyWhy it's important to give yourself permission to live in the present, even with uncertaintyEpisode Highlights:[2:30] – Jen shares her personal story of witnessing her parents' grief and how it shaped her views on uncertainty.[7:10] – Exploring the common questions parents ask after loss, like "Why did this happen to me?"[12:45] – Introduction to NLP and how it can help shift your internal dialogue during grief.[18:00] – The importance of self-compassion and honoring your baby while healing.[24:00] – How small acts of self-care can help you live with uncertainty and find moments of peace.Resources Mentioned:Free guide: Healing Together: A Guide for Couples Navigating Baby Loss – [Download Here]Listen to last week’s episode on Dealing with Guilt After Stillbirth Book a free support session with Jen https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshopFree workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journalWHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!Website-  https://www.jennifersenn.comTik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabylossInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA