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92: When Jealousy Hurts: Coping with Seeing Others Have What You Longed For After Baby Loss
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Have you ever felt a sharp pang of jealousy seeing a glowing pregnant woman, a joyful birth announcement, or a mom effortlessly juggling her baby and toddler? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re not a bad person for feeling that way. In this episode, I dive deep into the raw and relatable experience of jealousy after baby loss. We’ll explore why these feelings are so natural, how they often show up alongside anger, sadness, and fear, and—most importantly—how you can begin to navigate them with self-compassion and grace.
You’ll also hear practical tools to help you pause, name your emotions, and process them without judgment. Remember, jealousy doesn’t define you—it’s just one part of your grief journey.
🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why jealousy feels so intense after loss and why it’s not a flaw.
- How grief tangles emotions like jealousy, anger, sadness, and fear.
- Practical tips for coping when jealousy hits unexpectedly.
- How to release guilt and remind yourself you’re not a bad person for feeling this way.
✨ Key Takeaways:
- Jealousy is not about wishing harm on others—it’s about longing for what you’ve lost.
- You can feel jealousy and still be a good person and a loving mom.
- Practical tools, like journaling and setting boundaries, can help you process your emotions.
🛠️ Tools & Resources Mentioned:
- Journaling prompts for sorting through jealousy, anger, sadness, and fear.
- Social media boundaries and mantras for triggering moments.
💗 Connect with Me:
- Visit my website for free resources and support: https://jennifersenn.com
- Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss
- Tune in to more episodes of Navigating Baby Loss.
Struggling to figure out what healing looks like after stillbirth? The Stillbirth Roadmap was made for you. This self-paced course helps you carry your baby’s memory while finding peace, clarity, and your next step forward—without pressure to “move on.” Learn more at jennifersenn.com/roadmap.
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