40. Child Loss & Navigating the First Six Months of Grief

How to Survive the First 6 Months After Child Loss

Grieving the loss of a child is an unimaginable journey — especially in those first 6 months when the world feels unfamiliar and unbearable. This episode is for bereaved mothers in the early stages of grief, or anyone supporting a grieving mom. If you’re wondering how to make it through the fog, the pain, and the endless questions — you’re not alone. Grief educator and bereaved mom Lisa Boehm shares honest truths, comforting stories, and gentle strategies to help you survive the early months of child loss and begin the slow process of learning to live again.

💔 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why the first 6 months of grief often feel like an emotional fog — and how to cope with the overwhelm
• How to set boundaries and protect your energy during this fragile time
• Simple routines and rituals that can anchor your day when everything feels upside down
• How to support your body and nervous system through trauma and exhaustion
• Why grief isn’t linear — and how to release the pressure to “be okay”

📎 Links & Resources Mentioned

• Episode #17 about parenting after Child Loss
• Episode #37 about marriage after child loss
• Check out The Angel Moms Community