In this deeply moving episode of Coffee with Patti Pod, I sit down with my dear friend Robyn to talk about a chapter of her life that no parent ever imagines facing. Robyn is a devoted mom of two, with a loving husband and a life filled with the everyday joys and challenges of raising a family. But everything changed the day her 17-year-old daughter, Sam, didn’t wake up.Robyn shares openly about who she was before Sam’s passing, and who she has had to become after. Through her story, we explore the reality that grief isn’t linear, predictable, or something you ever “get over.” It’s something you learn to carry.Yet, woven through Robyn’s heartbreak is a powerful message of hope. She reminds us that even in the darkest moments, it’s possible to still find meaning, connection, and light. Grief may change us, but it doesn’t have to end us. We can keep going. We can keep growing. And we can get through the toughest days—together.This conversation is for anyone who has experienced loss, or loves someone who has. It’s raw, real, and full of heart. Sending love to everyone living with grief. You are not alone. 💛Tag a friend who could use a message of hope today. Subscribe for more honest conversations : @coffeewithpattipod #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #HealingIsPossible #OneDayAtATime #Resilience #StrengthInGrief #FindYourLight #LivingWithGrief #GriefJourney #GriefIsNonLinear #HealingThroughGrief #LifeAfterLoss #HopeAfterHeartbreak #GriefSupport #GriefAwareness #BereavedMothers #GriefCommunity #ChildLoss #LossOfAChild