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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 35 MIN

Mothering after Sibling Loss

from MotherGrief · host Sarah St. John

Today, Sarah offers listeners another tender and deeply personal episode. She opens her heart to share the grief of losing her two brothers, Jordan and Joe, and how their absence continues to shape her experience of motherhood. She reflects on what it means to mother without the presence of the very people who helped shape her and and how that loss quietly echoes through everyday moments. This episode holds space for all who have experienced sibling loss and are now raising children while carrying that layered grief. Whether your loss is fresh or decades old, Sarah’s reflections are a balm for the quiet ache you might carry.Today on MotherGrief:How Sarah’s parenting is shaped by unresolved grief and lingering questionsThe longing and wondering of who her brothers would’ve been as unclesThe visible and invisible ways grief shows up in her daughters’ livesThe profound truth that we can grieve people we never metCreating a legacy through storytelling, rituals, and remembranceNavigating the duality of grief and joy in motherhoodReflection Prompts from Sarah:What parts of your siblings do you wish your child could know?How has their loss shaped who you are as a mother?Is there a story or memory you want to share today to keep them alive?Connect with Sarah:Instagram: @sarahsaintjohnMama Nervous System Reset: https://theuncensoredempath.com/mama-nervous-system-reset

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