Stillbirth grief, parental loss, and healing through writing with Michelle Rix - Episode 54

Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving child loss, stillbirth, or the death of a parent who seeks connection and hope.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about grief, parental loss, survivor’s guilt, and using writing as a healing outlet.DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Nick Gaylord sits down with Michelle Rix for a raw discussion about grief, child loss, and the journey of living with tragedy. Michelle shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter Paisley to stillbirth at 38 weeks, followed by the devastating loss of her father just a few years later. Together, Nick and Michelle explore the lifelong weight of grief, the struggle with survivor’s guilt, and the pain of addiction and estrangement that often follows trauma. Michelle also reflects on how writing, spirituality, and support from her family helped her rebuild her life and navigate years of sorrow. Their conversation highlights the importance of grief storytelling, the courage to share painful truths, and the healing power of community. For anyone coping with the death of a child, the loss of a parent, or the ongoing impact of grief, this episode offers validation, hope, and a reminder that no one has to walk through loss alone.This episode answers:How do you cope with the grief of losing a child to stillbirth?What are healthy ways to process grief after losing a parent?How can writing and creativity help with grief and healing?Why does survivor’s guilt affect so many grieving parents?How can sharing grief stories reduce isolation and shame?Key Takeaways:Child loss and parental grief reshape life in profound ways.Survivor’s guilt is a common but misunderstood part of grief.Writing and storytelling can provide powerful outlets for healing.Addiction, estrangement, and anger often arise in grief journeys.Grief conversations build community, resilience, and connection Support the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/