After nearly six years of hosting the Empowering NICU Parents podcast, I’m welcoming a very special first-time guest—my husband, Josh.
For the first time, listeners will get a glimpse into our relationship, our marriage, and the experiences that have shaped our family. And while there’s some laughter and lighthearted banter along the way, this conversation takes us into deeply personal territory as we reflect on the heartbreaking losses of our babies, Weston and Quin.
Pregnancy and infant loss are often discussed through the mother’s experience, but what about the fathers? How do they navigate their own grief while trying to remain strong for their partners? And what happens when two people experience the same devastating loss but process their emotions in very different ways?
In this candid conversation, Josh shares his perspective on pregnancy loss, the pressures fathers may feel to be the strong one, and the importance of finding support rather than carrying grief alone. Together, we reflect on how our losses affected our marriage, the role faith has played in our journey, and what we’ve learned about communication, grief, and each other more than a decade later.
We also share how we continue to honor Weston and Quin, the place they will always hold in our family, and the complicated emotions of feeling incredibly grateful for the life we share with William while still grieving the children who aren’t here on earth with us.
This episode offers an honest look at marriage, parenthood, love, and loss—from two people who have shared the same experiences but haven’t always experienced them in the same way.
Whether you’re a parent who has experienced pregnancy or infant loss, a father or partner who has struggled to find the words for your grief, or how to best support your partner, or someone hoping to better understand and support a grieving family after a loss, this is a conversation worth hearing—and one that may change the way you recognize and respond to grief in others.
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