E7: Grief, Choice, & Parenting After Loss ft. Jane Armstrong (part 1)

How has Dad Always helped you redefine fatherhood after your loss?This week's guest is Jane Armstrong, LCSW-S, QCSW, PMH-C. Jane is a TFMR & miscarriage mom, a native Texan transplanted in Colorado, & a clinical social worker certified in perinatal mental health. Following the birth & death of her first child, Frankie, through TFMR, Jane opened Both/And Therapy, PPLC to provide therapy & support groups to other TFMR parents. These services provide support around the unique barriers & grief of ending a wanted pregnancy, particularly in states where such care is no longer accessible. She also started her @tfmrsocialworker account on Instagram to raise awareness, reduce stigma, & help TFMR parents to know that they are not alone. She’s passionate about building community, eliminating shame, & honoring grief for TFMR families everywhere.KEY TAKEAWAYS:• defining TFMR and why words matter• how laws and timelines limit medical care• the shock and silence of a hard ultrasound• diagnosis details and the Google spiral• different coping styles inside a marriage• hope, miracle language, and faith tensions• the myth of control in family building• grief, isolation, and finding supportSUPPORT PATHWAYIf you are a bereaved dad who's quietly struggling to cope with baby loss and you'd like to talk one-on-one, let's have 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 SoundstripeLife In Slow Motion by Adam AginGhostly Trails by Alsever Lake