How Grief Is Like Sea Glass: A Brief Note on Loss and Healing

Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care.

In this episode, Winter and Lee reflect on how they navigate the grief and loss of their sweet baby boy, Brannan. They share an update on their healing journey, how they honored Brannan’s sixth birthday, and discuss how they continue to heal while keeping his memory alive.

Lee also reads an essay he wrote about the forces that turn dangerous broken glass into something beautiful.

Some highlights from this episode with Winter and Lee:

• Celebrating Brannan’s sixth birthday

• Reflecting on the different phases of grief

• Comparing grief to sea glass and the beauty that can come from pain

• Finding solace in remembering their sweet baby boy on his birthday

• How honoring their baby boy brings peace and a deeper sense of family

While the reminder of the loss of a child can be painful, it’s possible to find comfort in celebrating their life. How do you remember your child on their birthday? We’d love to hear your stories.

Quotes:

“It was nice and we didn't go over the top. [And nobody] I don't think we felt like we were guilting anybody to celebrate with us. And it was very well incorporated into what a birthday for a six year old would be like in our family.” – Lee and Winter (2:02)

“This year was my son Brannan’s sixth birthday, and maybe for the first time, it was a very peaceful, calm day for me. It wasn't filled with hectic scheduling, trying to figure out how to get fundraising, or do service projects. It was a day of remembrance and a day of family.” – Lee (8:21)

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