About this episode

Marie Gleeson shares her profound experience during her pregnancy with her son Ciarán, discussing love, grief, and life lessons from her time in the Navy.

Former Navy Captain Marie Gleeson speaks about the most profound and heartbreaking experience of her life. During her pregnancy with her son Ciarán, Marie and her husband John received devastating news about his health. What followed was a journey marked by immense love and, ultimately, deep grief. If you'd like to hear the full conversation, Marie also speaks about life in the Navy and what the sea taught her about navigating life.   It's available to listen to anytime now. ​And if anything discussed in this episode feels difficult or brings up emotions for you, please know that you are not alone. Support Links – Pregnancy & Infant Loss Ireland ​​ Ireland helplines and hotlines ​Marie’s memoir, ​'Be Like the Sea​ - Life, Learnings and Leadership from an Irish Navy Captain' , is out now, and it's brilliant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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