In this deeply moving episode of The Silent Mother, Sam sits down with Melissa, a mother whose journey through grief and healing began when her daughter, Audrey, was born at just 24 weeks and lived for two days. Melissa shares her NICU experience, the emotional aftermath of infant loss, and how she found meaning in the silence that followed.

We explore what it means to mother a child who is no longer earthside, the complexities of parenting after loss, and the power of storytelling as a path to healing. Melissa also opens up about her decision to write and self-publish a children’s book, Hello, Little Love, a heartfelt tribute to Audrey and the love that lives on.

This episode is a tender reminder that grief and motherhood are not separate stories, they often coexist. Whether you’ve experienced loss yourself or want to better support someone who has, Melissa’s vulnerability and strength will stay with you long after the episode ends.

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Motherhood is heavy, especially when you’re carrying the weight of a child’s chronic illness. In this episode of The Silent Mother Podcast, Sam sits down with Jessica, a mother navigating the complex realities of raising a daughter with Type 1 diabetes, alopecia, Crohn’s disease, and growth hormone deficiency.

Jessica opens up about the emotional and financial toll of managing these conditions, and the impact on their family dynamics. She shares her experience of advocacy, resilience, and the unspoken struggles that come with being a mother in the trenches.

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In this deeply moving episode of The Silent Mother podcast, I sit down with Melinda, a mother who has spent the past decade navigating life after loss. Her daughter, Victoria, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and passed away at just 23 days old. On the 10-year anniversary of Victoria’s passing, Melinda shares how that heartbreaking loss shaped her, not just as a grieving mother but as a woman determined to grow, heal, and honor her daughter’s memory.

We discuss the raw realities of infant loss, the struggles of coping in the early years, and how grief transformed her perspective on life, mortality, and motherhood. Melinda also opens up about addiction, breaking cycles for her older daughters, and the ways she has found purpose in her pain.

If you’ve ever experienced loss or know someone who has, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting, it means learning to carry love forward in a new way.

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