The Birthday That Should Have Happened | Grief, Child Loss, and Missing Milestones | Brooke Scherer

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, loss of a child, and emotional suppression.In this heartfelt episode of Trauma Uncensored, Brooke reflects on what would have been her son Logan’s 18th birthday — a milestone filled with the weight of should have been. She and Andres talk about how they plan to celebrate his memory, and how important it is to honor your pain instead of just trying to “deal with it.”They dive into the quiet grief of missed moments, the struggle of navigating people who compare trauma, and the emotional walls many of us were taught to build instead of break down.This episode is for anyone holding space for loss that others can’t see — a reminder that there’s no wrong way to carry what hurts, and that your story is yours alone.Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredIf you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.