The Mom Panel: When Goodbye Comes - Conversations about grief as a family Part One

In this episode, we open up about the pain of loss, navigating grief as parents, and the emotional weight that comes with trying to hold it all together for our children while healing ourselves. Whether you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one, a child, a pregnancy, or are walking beside someone in mourning, this conversation is here to remind you: you’re not alone.We discuss:- The different forms grief can take- How to support children through grief- Coping mechanisms for parents- The importance of community and self-compassion- Personal stories from our panel on love, loss, and healing- Grief is a deeply personal experience that varies for everyone.- Open communication about death is crucial for children.- Children process loss in their own unique ways.- Creating a safe space for discussions about death helps families cope.- Rituals and symbols, like Drake Dog, can help children understand loss.- It's important to acknowledge and validate children's feelings about death.- Families may have different cultural or religious approaches to grief.- The impact of loss can resonate throughout a person's life. It's important to validate children's feelings about grief.- Grieving can manifest in anger and frustration towards loved ones.- Therapy and support groups are crucial for processing grief.- Grief is a non-linear journey with various stages.- Parents often put their own grief aside to support their children.- It's essential to give oneself permission to feel all emotions.- Celebrating the life of the lost loved one can aid in healing.- Open conversations about grief can help families cope better.- Checking in on friends who are grieving is vital.- Understanding that grief is a personal journey can foster empathy.If you or someone you love is struggling, please know that support is available.Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/insomniaLicense code: VM5HVLXCTQBZ9WHVhttps://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/black-coffeeLicense code: MFHFRGQLQEZYMC0NResources: U.S.: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988Canada: Talk Suicide Canada – Call or text 988Available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.Grief Support Resources:The Dougy Center – dougy.orgSupport for grieving children, teens, and families:GriefShare – griefshare.orgCrisis Textline: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor who can help you cope with any issue.Local and virtual grief support groups.What’s Your Grief – whatsyourgrief.com00:00 Preview / Intro03:17 Exploring Grief and Loss05:21 Personal Experiences with Loss08:28 Navigating Grief as a Parent17:23 Talking to Children About Death29:14 Reflections on Death and Family Dynamics31:55 Navigating Grief as a Parent40:21 The Impact of Loss on Family Dynamics46:14 Personal Stories of Grief and Healing58:23 Understanding Grief: A Journey of Acceptance01:00:28 Celebrating Life Amidst Grief01:02:37 Outro & ResourcesTools, articles, and courses for coping with loss.Suicide Prevention & Mental Health ResourcesAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – afsp.orgEducation, support groups, and healing resources for suicide loss.CAMH (Canada) – camh.caMental health tools, support, and research-driven resources.Tiesha N. Bryant's work:NAHPRO Never allow a heartbroken parent to remain oppressed.KLAP Kids living without a parent.Support the showWant to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us at:  [email protected]