💛 Navigating loss before, during, and after

Grief doesn’t begin the day your child dies. For many of us, it begins the moment we hear a diagnosis - and it never fully ends.

In this raw and unfiltered episode, I open up about the many layers of grief I’ve lived through as a medical mum: from the moment we were told our daughter had MLD, through her rapid deterioration, and the anticipatory grief that followed us like a shadow for years.

I talk about what it really means to grieve a child who’s still here, how guilt and judgement show up in the smallest of moments, and why prioritising our own wellbeing isn’t selfish - it’s essential. I also share how our daughter’s passing unfolded, what grief feels like in the days, weeks, and years after, and how I’m still learning to live with it every single day.

If you’re walking a similar path, I hope this episode helps you feel less alone — and gently reminds you that there’s no wrong way to grieve.

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