Accepting the Gifts From Our Babies

In this solo episode, I’m talking about something that can feel complicated in grief… the gifts our babies leave us with. And no—I don’t mean anything that takes away from the pain or tries to “silver line” their loss. I mean the real, undeniable ways they’ve changed us. For a long time, I only knew Brody through pain. Through devastation. Through everything that was taken from me. But at some point, I realized… I didn’t want that to be the only way I carried him. So I started to see what else was there. How deeply present I’ve become with the people I love. How much more authentically I show up in my life. How my perspective—shaped through grief—has created a version of me I’m actually proud of. These are the gifts. And it’s okay to acknowledge them. It’s okay to lean into them. It doesn’t mean you’re “moving on.” It means you’re moving with. This is how we become the next version of ourselves—the one our babies made us. And the reason we can be both heartbroken… and incredibly proud of them at the same time.     ************************************* This Podcast is brought to you by LossLink.com. Find your loss posse in our are or internationally! Join this private, membership based community today. NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. This podcast is not in place of therapy. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss. These are my experiences, and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions! For more REAL TALK about stillbirth and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops! Find me here: Instagram @thekatherinelazar  Youtube: @thekatherinelazar Website: www.katherinelazar.com   Local to Atlanta: https://www.northsidepnl.com/