33. Grief Triggers After Child Loss: What They Are and How to Cope

Grief triggers can hit out of nowhere — a smell, a song, a stranger who looks like your child — and suddenly you’re back in that deep, soul-sucking pain. If you’re a bereaved mother who’s ever been caught off guard by a wave of emotion, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through what triggers are, why they happen, and how to gently care for yourself in those overwhelming moments. You’re not going backward. You’re not broken. You’re grieving — and you’re not alone.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What grief triggers are and why they show up
• The difference between expected and unexpected triggers
• How triggers affect you physically and emotionally
• Eight gentle, practical tools for navigating grief triggers
• When it’s time to seek professional support — and why that’s not a failure

Resources Mentioned:

📖 Journey to Healing – My book for grieving moms

🧘‍♀️ Free Meditation Download – Click HERE

Group -> The Angel Moms Online Community