Ep. 293 - Supporting Someone Through Child Loss and Deep Grief with Jenny Kim

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!Grief changes everything. And most people were never taught how to navigate it, especially when it comes to child loss.In this episode, I am joined by author and grief advocate, Jenny Kim, to talk about child loss, grief support, emotional capacity, and what grieving people actually need from the people around them.Jenny shares the heartbreaking story of losing her six month old son Joey and how that experience led her to write Look to the Sky and the Grievers & Friends community.Inside this episode, we cover:• What grieving parents wish people understood• Why “everything happens for a reason” can feel harmful in grief• The difference between supporting someone vs trying to fix their pain• How to show up when you don’t know what to say• The “Ring Theory” concept for navigating grief support• Why grief doesn’t go away and how capacity changes over time• The emotional impact of child loss on parents and siblings• How small acts of kindness can deeply support someone in grief• Why emotional presence matters more than perfect wordsConnect with Jenny:Instagram: @whatjoeytaughtmeInstagram: @grieversandfriendsWebsite: www.grieversandfriends.comSupport Jenny's Kickstarter campaign at:Grievers & Friends Official WebsiteThanks for listening!Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoachingIf you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)Support the show