The Reality of Child Loss, Grief & Marriage | Clare’s Story

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child loss, grief, trauma and bereavement. What happens to a family after the unimaginable loss of a child? In this deeply emotional episode of Let’s Talk About… with Nicky Perfect, Nicky speaks with her long time friend Clare about grief, parenting, marriage and learning to live alongside devastating loss. In 2018, Clare and her husband lost their seven-year-old daughter Annaliese after sepsis was not recognised in time. Together they discuss: 💔 Losing a child suddenly 💔 Grieving differently in relationships 💔 Parenting surviving siblings after trauma 💔 The anniversaries and dates that still hurt 💔 How grief changes over time 💔 Why people avoid grief conversations 💔 The small acts of support that matter most 💔 Finding tiny “chinks of light” after loss One of the most powerful reflections from Clare: “The sadness is the price of love.” This conversation is heart breaking, honest, practical and ultimately hopeful. If you are grieving, supporting someone through loss, or struggling to know what to say, this episode will help you feel less alone. 📘 Clare’s book: And Always Annaliese - http://www.andalwaysannaliese.com/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. 🌐 More from Nicky: www.nickyperfect.com 🇬🇧 UK Support Services Samaritans: 116 123 Shout: Text 85258 PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 4141 If this episode resonated with you: 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment sharing one thing that helped you through grief 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations about mental health, communication and resilience 📤 Share this with someone who may need it today #Grief #ChildLoss #Bereavement #Parenting #MentalHealth #Loss #Podcast #Healing #Trauma #NickyPerfect