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I’m Not Who I Was — Grief, Motherhood, and Identity After Stillbirth
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In this episode of the Pregnancy, Loss, and Motherhood podcast, host Vallen Webb explores the profound impact of stillbirth on a mother's identity. She discusses the emotional journey of reclaiming oneself after loss, the struggle to trust one's body again, and the unique experience of mothering a child who is no longer here. Vallen emphasizes the importance of building a new identity with intention and the pressure many feel to return to their pre-loss selves. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she encourages listeners to honor their past selves while embracing the transformation that comes with grief and motherhood.
Takeaways
- Motherhood changes identity drastically, especially after loss.
- It's common to feel erased after becoming a mother.
- Trust in one's body can be shattered by stillbirth.
- Mothering a baby that is not here is a unique challenge.
- The pressure to bounce back after loss is overwhelming.
- The version of you before loss may not exist anymore.
- You can decide who you want to be after loss.
- Mindset work is crucial for rebuilding identity.
- Every choice contributes to building a new self.
- You are not broken; you are becoming.
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