About this episode

This episode explores grief imposter syndrome and emphasizes that there is no right way to grieve after pregnancy or infant loss.

Why Does It Feel Like I'm Grieving Wrong? Understanding Grief Imposter Syndrome After pregnancy or infant loss, it's easy to believe everyone else is handling grief better than you are. Maybe you're crying every day and wondering why you can't "move on." Maybe you've gone back to work, managed your responsibilities, and now you're questioning whether you're grieving enough. Or maybe you feel numb, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted and wonder if something is wrong with you. If you've ever found yourself asking, "Am I grieving the right way?" this episode is for you. There is no perfect way to grieve. Your grief is not measured by how many tears you cry, how quickly you return to work, or how composed you appear on the outside. Grief is deeply personal, and healing doesn't follow a timeline. If you've been wondering whether you're doing grief "right," I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not failing. You're grieving. And there is a difference. In This Episode You'll Learn What grief imposter syndrome is and why so many grieving mothers experience it. Why comparing your grief to someone else's can be so damaging. The difference between coping and healing. Why…

People in this episode

Host: Tasha Cofer

Topics covered

• grief
• imposter syndrome
• pregnancy loss
• infant loss
• healing
• compassion

Keywords

• grief
• imposter syndrome
• pregnancy loss
• infant loss
• healing
• compassion
• emotional exhaustion
• grieving process

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