Episode 2: Losing a Child: Who Am I Now? (Identity Crisis) | Beyond the Loss

In this episode, I want to begin where many parents find themselves—often without language.When a child dies, we tend to talk about grief. But what is less often named is something more fundamental.Identity.For most parents, being a mother or a father is not something you do. It is something you are. It organizes your time, shapes your relationships, and gives meaning to your life.And when that structure breaks, it doesn’t simply return.You may still be a parent, and yet the role no longer functions in the way it once did.That tension can feel disorienting. At times, even invisible.In this conversation, I explore what I often call the loss beneath the loss— the quiet disruption of identity that unfolds over time.This is not something to fix. And it is not something to rush.It is something that evolves.If something here resonates with you, know that you are not alone in the experience.Listen & Connect Podcast: https://sharonspano.com/podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SharonSpano-BeyondtheLoss-Host Substack: https://substack.com/@drsharon Website: https://sharonspano.com For inquiries or to connect directly: [email protected]🤍 CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION🎙️ Interested in being a guest on the podcast?You’re welcome to reach out and share your interest:https://sharonspano.com/podcast-guest-beyond-the-loss/Support the show