Cuando la ciencia no basta: El duelo de dos médicos tras perder a su hijo

What happens when a mother who has dedicated her life to caring for the health of others faces the death of her own child? In this episode of Hugs of Hope, we speak with Fátima, Simón's mother, from Neuquén, Argentina. Fátima and her husband are pediatricians, and the loss of their beloved son Simón, after a traffic accident, profoundly shattered their faith in medicine, in life, and in their faith. During the conversation, Fátima shares how she experienced that immense pain, how she distanced herself for a time from her profession and her relationship with God, and how little by little she found a new way to navigate life with Simón's physical absence. This podcast isn't just about medicine. It's about a mother. About a family. About the loss of control. About the guilt that can arise when we feel we should have done more. About faith that is broken and that, with time and an inner process, can return in a different form. She also speaks of the signs, of the renewed presence of our children, and of how love can be transformed into service. Fátima tells us how community work, supporting other children and families, and the desire to be a better person so that she may one day be reunited with Simón, have become part of her journey of transformation. If you have lost a son or daughter, if you feel that life has lost its trust, if you wonder how to believe again, how to keep living, or how to feel your child in a different way, this episode can touch your heart. At Abrazos de Esperanzas (Hugs of Hope), we believe that love does not end with physical death. Our children remain present in a new way: in our memories, in the signs, in our dreams, in the love we give, and in the life we ​​continue to build in their honor. Thank you, Fátima, for opening your heart and sharing Simón's story with such honesty, love, and hope. AHUGS OF HOPE is where you'll find a helping hand to guide you back to life. Everything you hear here is created by mothers and fathers whose children have passed away. We do this because we know what it feels like to live without them, and we are certain that by helping each other, we will find our way back to peace and hope. www.abrazosdeesperanzas.org Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +506 8684 2745 Topics you'll find on our channel: • How do I learn to live with my grief? • What comes after my child's death? • What do I do now about the dreams we had to fulfill together? • How can I cope with the fear I have for those who remain? • What would I have done with the "what if"? • Will I ever smile the same way again? • Continuing to live despite the pain • Grief over the death of a child • Support groups for grieving parents • Help to navigate grief • Parents facing the death of a child • Tribe of parents grieving their child/children • A glimpse of heaven • A new dawn • Spiritual awakening • Living in your honor • Healing the pain through love • A path among roses and thorns • Thanatology • Mutual support groups • Death of a child • Grief over the death of a child • How to heal grief