After losing her infant son in 2011, Catherine McNulty embarked on a journey to do more than survive grief. The loss forever changed the trajectory of her life and sent her looking for meaning and purpose for the life she was given. She channeled the love for her son into her own healing, self-growth and personal empowerment. In this week's episode, she shares her grief journey and how we can get better at recovering from grief during this process.
Key Takeaways:
- Catherine shares her grief story and how she got started on this journey.
- Catherine left the hospital twice as a mother without a child.
- People aren't aware of how common a miscarriage is among women.
- Grief can be a lot harder for women who have lost a child because it's so unexpected.
- People don't know what to do with you when you're the one experiencing the loss of a child.
- How did Catherine recover from her loss?
- Going through grief can be a lot quicker and easier than it needs to be. There are tools out there to help you get out of it.
- Why isn't there a manual for grief??
- Catherine believes she's a better mother because of her experiences and everything that she's gone through.
- There's no 'getting back to normal' when grief is considered. You live in a new normal.
- Celebrities bring so much awareness to issues, but a lot of people suffer in silence.
- How can people better show up for their friends and family when someone they know has had a miscarriage?
- Remember anniversaries. Remember the day they lost someone.
- People just kind of wait for you to get better, but it takes time.
- What advice does Catherine have for those who have experienced a miscarriage?
- You can choose to be a victim, but there comes a point where you become tired of being miserable.
Resources:
Griefinspired.com
Catherine's book: THE GIFTS OF GRIEF: Grief Was An Unwanted Gift That Changed My Life
