250: There Is No Such Thing As the Five Stages of Grief with Child Loss

Have you felt frustration that you are not going through the “five stages of grief” that you have heard about? In this episode, Laura shares why that is not only okay, but even to expected.

Note: Thank you to Basia and Sebastian for sponsoring today’s episode in memory of their son, Gabriel.

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Birthdays:

Patrick Palazzo was born on March 2 and is forever 24.

Aaron Wright was born on March 3 and is forever 32.

Jonathan Van Verdegem was born on March 6 and is forever 19.

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Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

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Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.