Three Hearts of Grief: How Mothers Move Through Loss

When a mother loses a child, people often talk about the “stages of grief.”

But after years of working with mothers who have experienced child loss, I’ve noticed something different. Our hearts move through something deeper.

In this episode, I share what I call The Three Hearts of Grief:

The Wounded Heart – the stage where the loss feels impossible to carry and everything in life feels changed.

The Curious Heart – the moment when something begins to shift and we start wondering if our child is still with us in some way.

The Understanding Heart – when grief is still present, but the relationship with our child begins to feel steadier, deeper, and more meaningful.

As you listen, you may recognize your own heart in one of these stages.

And wherever your heart is right now, please know this:

You are not doing grief wrong.
Love did not end.
Your heart is simply learning a new way to carry it.

If you feel called to explore this connection more deeply, my 8-Week Program for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child begins March 16. It’s a supportive space where we gently explore grief, connection, and the continuing relationship with our children in spirit.

You can learn more in the link below:

8-Week Journey: Held in Heaven, Connected in Heart - Shauna Domalain Medium

 

 

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