The Trimesters of Grief |Guest: Katie Rizzo

What if grief isn’t something you “get over”?What if it’s something you learn to carry?In this deeply personal episode of Born Without a Choice, Katie Rizzo shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the death of her firstborn son to addiction.As Katie navigated the painful reality of grief, she discovered that the process felt remarkably similar to pregnancy—moving through different emotional “trimesters” of shock, numbness, sorrow, and eventually acceptance. Her experience became the foundation for her memoir, The Trimesters of Grief, a powerful exploration of love, loss, and learning how to live after heartbreak.Together, we discuss the stages of grief, the unique challenges of grieving a child, the stigma surrounding addiction-related loss, and how writing became a bridge between Katie and her son after his passing.This conversation offers comfort, understanding, and hope for anyone walking through grief or supporting someone who is.📌 In This EpisodeUnderstanding the different stages of griefLosing a child to addiction and navigating stigmaWhy grief looks different for everyoneThe connection between grief and healingHow poetry became part of Katie’s recovery journeyLearning to live alongside lossFinding meaning after unimaginable heartbreakSupporting others through grief🎧 Connect with Katie Rizzo🌐 Website:  Katie Rizzo Official Website⁠Visit Katie’s website to learn more about her upcoming memoir, The Trimesters of Grief, her poetry collection None of Them Are You, upcoming speaking engagements, book signings, and additional resources.Because grief is not about forgetting.It’s about learning how to carry love forward.#BornWithoutAChoice #KatieRizzo #TheFiveStagesOfGrief #GriefRecovery #AddictionLoss #Healing #MentalHealth #Resilience #Hope #GriefSupport #Podcast #ConfabTV #PersonalGrowth #LossAndHealing #TheTrimestersOfGrief