Into the world's first sequel and what an honour it was to record Simone's story for a second time.
I met Simone for the first time IRL this week at a wonderful event run by @therebelmamas @100daysof and @lostandfoundto. I have to thank them all for tackling a taboo subject and having a conversation that's so necessary- love, loss and grief. It was heartwarming to be part of.
Simone is just as warm, kind, wise and just plain lovely IRL, as you see come through in her words on the podcast. It makes me very grateful for this online community and the support I've received not just from Simone but all of you too. This episode is EVERYTHING! I hope you enjoy listening and Simone Thanks for sharing Grace, Margaux, Liam and so much insight with us.
A word from Simone- 'In my previous episode, I mention that each of my kids has taught me something. Liam made me a mom and taught me everything about relinquishing control and following your children’s lead. Margaux taught me that even in the most terrible circumstance there is beauty to be found. Well Grace, ironically has taught me about grace. They say that Grace isn’t something that you can earn or be given, it’s just something that you have to allow yourself to be open to receive. You can’t earn grace any more than you can earn the delicious taste of raspberries or the beautiful smell of fresh rain. Learning to accept the gift of a baby after loss is very difficult. But by being open to the beautiful gift that we have been given and not consumed by fear, it allowed me to fully enjoy having a baby again. She truly is the grace that fills our hearts. The grace that fills our home. And I’m so grateful.'
