Alissa + Anna

What this episode covers

Alissa lost her first daughter, Anna, in 2018 to a placental abruption that almost took her life too. She talks about her experiences not only losing her daughter but also almost losing her own life. The changes that happened after and the magnitude of the experiences have shaped her in every way. We discuss: Parenting after loss Kind nurses that are angels The impact of our experiences on our partners Almost losing your own life after stillbirth The death of your baby and what that looks like through the years Having a NICU rainbow baby Keeping sense of humor Finding light after loss You can follow her at @lissables on instagram, as well as @a.missing.stitch where she honors the names of those missing from our families. ************************************* I am not a doctor or a therapist. 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. This is my real 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 baby loss and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops!  Instagram https: @thekatherinelazar Youtube: @thekatherinelazar Email: [email protected] Website: www.katherinelazar.com   Some helpful resources: https://countthekicks.org/ https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/ https://www.pushpregnancy.org/ https://www.tommys.org/   Local to Atlanta: https://www.northsidepnl.com/