Grieving the Future: Coping with Miscarriage

Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement. Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process. In this deeply personal episode, Karen sits down with Clare Baillie, to talk about her experience of miscarriage and baby loss. Clare shares her honest and emotional journey, from the shock of discovering the loss, to navigating grief, guilt, and the slow process of healing. She opens up about the silent pain of miscarriage, the insensitivity of some well-meaning comments, and the importance of recognising both parents’ grief. Clare also reflects on the anxiety and emotional toll of her subsequent pregnancies and how she learned to balance fear with gratitude. The conversation highlights the reality of “grieving the future” , mourning not just a baby, but the imagined life, milestones, and memories that never came to be. You can connect with me here: https://www.continuumcounselling.com   / continuumcounselling     / continuumcounselling   You can connect with Clare here:   / clare-baillie