EP 185: Losing Everly at 9 Months Old: Grief, Trauma, and Waiting for Justice

Sara Sharpe shares the story of her daughter, Everly Mae Jones, and the unimaginable grief of losing her at just 9 months old while waiting nearly a year for answers surrounding her death.In this episode, Sara opens up about the trauma of navigating an active investigation while mourning her child, the heartbreak of not knowing what happened for so long, and how loss changed every part of her life — from relationships and trust to the way she sees the world around her.We also talk about the hopes and dreams she had for Everly, the sacredness of hearing her daughter’s name spoken out loud, and the deep love that continues long after loss.Sara shares how she turned that love into action through Everly’s Embrace.This conversation touches on infant loss, trauma, child abuse awareness, advocacy, and honoring a child’s life after loss.Please note: this episode includes discussion surrounding the death of a child and alleged child abuse, which may be difficult for some listeners.