Grieving the Same Child, Different Ways

Laura and Khan lost their daughter, Indiana, just two weeks before her 16th birthday. She's a forever fifteen. In this intimate conversation, they sit down with Gayle to talk about who Indiana was—brilliant, funny, complex, and deeply loved—and what it has been like to live in the world after her death. They share the shock of that night, the letters Indiana left behind, and how those words continue to guide their healing. You'll hear how grief shows up differently in a marriage, how siblings process loss at different ages, and why families often feel abandoned by systems meant to help them. This episode is honest, raw, and deeply human. It's about guilt, love, survival, and the tiny threads of comfort people cling to when the unthinkable happens. If you are grieving, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand how a family keeps going after losing a child, this conversation is for you. Laura and Khan share what they wish they could tell anyone struggling right now: stay. Stay curious. Give tomorrow a chance to surprise you. Connect with Khan: https://www.instagram.com/khansheenanmusic Resources Mentioned: Roses in the Ocean – Peer-led support for lived experience of loss, caring, or ideation. 1800 777 337 (24/7) StandBy Support After Suicide – Peer support for those bereaved by suicide. 1300 727 247 (6am–10pm, 7 days) Ladybird Care Foundation – Matches bereaved parents with peer mentors for 18 months. 1800 954 224 HALO – Hope After Loss Outreach: Facebook & Instagram If you are in immediate danger or need crisis support, please call 988 or your local emergency number End of episode song: Angels By My Side by Lunar Years, licensed on Bensound Certificate # 2245544 Connect with us on Instagram @thoseleftbehindpodcast