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In this second solo episode of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Mini Series, we explore two central themes:

• the loneliness that follows pregnancy and infant loss, and
• how language can either heal or hurt when we try to support someone through it.

So many grieving parents describe the silence that follows their loss: friends who disappear, family members who don’t know what to say, and the painful invisibility that comes when a baby’s short life isn’t acknowledged. This episode offers both comfort and clarity — for those who are grieving and those who wish to support them.

🕊️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Why pregnancy and infant loss often feels especially isolating
• How grief can become invisible — and why validation matters
• Ways to stay connected through compassionate presence
• What to say (and not to say) to a grieving parent
• How language can bridge or deepen the loneliness of grief
• Reflections for both grievers and supporters to feel less alone

🗓️ About the Mini Series

This PAIL Mini Series runs throughout October, honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with episodes released every four days.
It includes a mix of solo reflections from Nathalie and replays of some of the most powerful and loved interviews on this topic from the past three years.

Each episode aims to:
🌸 Support bereaved parents with empathy and validation
💬 Guide supporters in how to show up with compassion and awareness

🩷 Replays: October 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28
💬 Solo episodes: October 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30

🧭 Next Episode

🎧 PAIL Mini Series: 3 — Navigating the Waves of Grief & Practical Support Matters
Releasing October 14
Discover how grief changes over time and what practical, meaningful support looks like in daily life.

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