E5: Who Gets To Grieve When A Baby Dies? ft. Michael Elliott (part 1)

How has Dad Always helped you redefine fatherhood after your loss?In part 1 of my conversation with Michael Elliot, we trace Michael’s path from early joy and provider pressure to the ultrasound room where a missed heartbeat rewrote his future. He unpacks stoicism, the awkward retraction of public joy, and why men’s grief after baby loss must be seen, named, and supported.KEY TAKEAWAYS:• fear and motivation colliding during early pregnancy• provider identity shaping choices and silence• the ultrasound shock and immediate emotional response• first private breakdown and redefining support• telling people, then retracting joy online• connection through shared miscarriage stories• dads being asked about mom but not themselves• first-year milestones• men’s grief as valid and visible• honoring both parents in baby lossSUPPORTIf you are a bereaved dad who's quietly struggling to cope with baby loss and you'd like to talk one-on-one, request a private 20-minute conversation by emailing [email protected]. If you want to stay in the loop of what's going on at Dad Always, go to dadalways.com to join the email list to receive updates. Theme Music: "Love Letter” was created using AI as a creative tool, with lyrics and direction shaped by the personal experiences and emotional intent of the host.Show Music from SoundstripeApple Brandy by Midnight DaydreamAzul by Lunareh