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Life After Child Loss: A Parent's Grief

Angela Snowdenredcircle.com

Life After Child Loss is a deeply personal and powerful podcast that explores the raw, unfiltered journey of grief—not just my own, but that of parents around the world who have lost a child for reasons as varied as they are heartbreaking.

This is the kind of grief many don’t understand and most shy away from. But here, we talk about it—honestly, openly, and with nothing off limits. It’s an in-depth look at what it really means to keep living after unthinkable loss.

Walk with me as I share the twists and turns, the highs and heartbreak, of learning to move beyond mere survival. Together, we’ll explore what it means to find meaning, purpose, and even joy while carrying the weight of loss—and learning to live again after I buried my son.

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Episodes

Coping or Healing: The Difference Grief Taught Me

What does it really mean to heal after child loss — and how is it different from just coping? In this episode, I revisit this topic from Season 5 and reflect on more lessons grief has taught me over the years. It’s a gentle but honest look at the path from surviving to truly living again. 🕊️ Explore: – The 7-day Grief to Grace Audio Series w/Free Grief to Grace Journal Purchase here: https://grieftograce.gumroad.com/l/isopdz You can also 📩 Submit your letter to your child: StrengtheningWhatRem...

Jul 28, 202512 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Still Here: What Life Has Taught Me Since the Loss

In the Season 6 premiere, I return with raw honesty, quiet strength, and deep reflection. This episode, “Still Here,” explores what grief has taught me since the loss of my beloved son, Jor’Darrion. Through heartbreak and healing, I share some lessons of faith, survival, and transformation. For any parent carrying the weight of loss — this is a gentle reminder: you are not alone, and being still here means something. 🕊️ Listen, reflect, and breathe. 💌 Want to share your story or submit a lette...

Jul 06, 20259 min

Until We Meet Again: A Letter to my son Jor'Darrion

In this Season 5 finale of Life After Child Loss: A Parent’s Grief, I speak directly to my beloved son, Jor'Darrion — through a letter born from dreams, drenched in love, and shaped by the pain of living without him. This isn’t just a farewell. It’s a promise. A reflection of how grief has broken me open… and how love keeps me going. In dreams, I’ve seen him whole. In life, I carry his name in all I do. May this message touch the heart of any grieving parent still searching for language. May it ...

Jun 30, 20255 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Love Letters to Heaven

In these sacred closing episodes, we share what words remain after the unthinkable. Parents from around the world write heartfelt letters to their children who now live in eternity — and in the final episodes of Season 4, we honor their words. These letters are love. These letters are grief. These letters are healing. Listen, cry, reflect — and remember: You are not alone. Your story still matters. And so does theirs. To submit your letters: https://forms.gle/XCvQdSPPURevujQGA or Email to: Stren...

Jun 25, 20251 minSeason 5Ep. 5

The Difference Between Healing & Coping pt.1

We often misunderstand the difference between being able to 'cope' with the loss of our child(ren) and actually being healed from the loss. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jan 28, 202512 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Handling Angel'versary & Heavenly Birthday's

The day that your child passes away and their birthday's are difficult. I share some ways of getting through those very significant days. 🤍🕊 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jan 14, 202519 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Grief & The Holidays

The holiday season is extra difficult while grieving. Praying for comfort to all who are mourn and grieve during this holiday season 🤍🕊 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Dec 24, 202416 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Season 5-Intro

We're back! Thanks to each and every listener for being patient. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

May 30, 20243 min

Being There for Each Other

Being a grieving or bereaved parent is difficult in and of itself. There are ways we can be of help and service to others. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Aug 23, 202324 minSeason 4Ep. 11

First Day of School After Loss

The new school year after losing a child is difficult for parents whose children passed away. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Aug 23, 202323 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Why 'Fake It'?

We all wear a mask at some point, but why? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jul 28, 202322 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Bereaved Father's Day

Bereaved Father's aren't always heavily recognized as Mother's are, we want to change that. Check out the poll on spotify for Bereaved Dad's. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jun 19, 202324 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Encouragement

Sharing words of encouragement. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jun 01, 202312 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Mother's Day

It's difficult to celebrate Mother's Day, let alone to be celebrated on that day, but you are still a mom and you made it through the day. I celebrate you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

May 15, 202323 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Bereaved Mother's Day

Talking about Bereaved Mother's Day and what it means. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

May 08, 202323 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Triggers

There are many things that can trigger oir grief. We discuss ways to help deal with those triggers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Apr 22, 202341 minSeason 4Ep. 4

The Truth About Child Loss Grief

Grief and Child Loss Grief is different. We often are told and tell ourselves thinhs that are not true as it pertains to child loss grief. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Feb 23, 202336 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Can Grief & Joy Coexist??

Many newly bereaved parents aren't able to see or even fathom the thought of 'joy' when forced to bury a child and I understand that, but I truly believe that Joy isn't out of our reach as we navigate through our loss. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jan 26, 202322 minSeason 4Ep. 2

How Are You?

1st episode to Season 4. This episode encourages bereaved parents to be honest with themselves and others and take the mask off to how they are really feeling in that moment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jan 12, 202322 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Ways to Cope

Finding ways to cope with your grief is important not just for parents, but for our families in order to get through the loss that has happened. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Aug 18, 202236 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Being There

What does it really mean to be there for someone who is grieving? How can you do better at being there for someone who has endured such a loss? Not just for Bereaved Parents but universally. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jul 25, 202245 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Trusting God In Spite Of

It's difficult to trust God again after or when your child dies, plain and simple. We often feel like He'll be mad at us or "strike us down" because we're grieving and we're having a natural emotion or reaction to what we are facing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jul 20, 202240 minSeason 3Ep. 6

The Process of Grief

Everything that happens and that you do after your child dies, is a part of the process. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jul 06, 202227 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Just Grieve

This episode is just what the title says, Just Grieve. No matter where you are or what you are doing, when it comes just grieve without excuses or explanation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jun 23, 202231 minSeason 3Ep. 4

The Dreams

This episode I share with you a few of the dreams I was granted to see my son and sometimes talk with him, hold him and hear his voice. I also share the revelation behind them. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jun 16, 202239 minSeason 3Ep. 3

How You Grieve

There is no right or wrong way for you to grieve and we should not allow people to tell us how to do it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

Jun 08, 202226 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Being Emotionally Unavailable

There will be times where, emotionally, you can't do or be what people or even you may expect you to be or do. You're emotionally unavailable. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

May 31, 202233 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Being Strong

We need to stop telling ourselves and others to be strong when experiencing grief. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

May 26, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Mother's Day

Many of us don't feel that we will make it through, what is a day to honor us as Mothers, because we are grieving. I'm here to tell you, You Made It Through! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/life-after-child-loss-a-parents-grief/donations

May 17, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 8
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