How has Dad Always helped you redefine fatherhood after your loss?

In this recap episode, we revisit the moments that capture what pregnancy and baby loss can feel like for fathers when the world looks the same but everything inside is shattered. We name the hidden weight dads carry, why emotional safety changes healing, and how support can make room for grief without trying to fix it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• the “womb of the imagination” and how dads begin bonding early
• the shock of loss while ordinary life keeps going
• why other people’s discomfort is not our burden
• “provide & protect” and how loss shakes dad identity
• guilt, shame, and self-blame when protection is impossible
• why emotional safety matters for bereaved dads’ mental health
• disenfranchised grief and what it feels like to be overlooked
• how to support without minimizing, diagnosing, or forcing talk
• integration after loss and keeping the option to share open

ACTION STEPS:

If you want to connect with me virtually, visit the Dad Always website and schedule a virtual meeting on my calendar.

You can also email me at kelly@dadalways.com

PEER-SUPPORT

Black Dads in Loss Support Group (4th Sunday every month from 9-10:30pm EST)

Dads in Loss Support Group (2nd Wednesday every month from 8-9:30pm EST)

For a list of other support groups through Postpartum Support International click here.

THEME MUSIC

"Love Letter” was created using AI as a creative tool, with lyrics and direction shaped by the personal experiences and emotional intent of the host.

SHOW MUSIC

Magic Everywhere by Semigloss

Sway by Amanda Bantug

Better Days by Lil Red Sky