Grief & Loss with Dr. Ramos & Vanessa
Last year we sat down with Jon Tong to explore his experiences related to the death of his godfather and the impact it left behind that inspired him to cherish life, better himself, and foster community.
In this episode we revisit the topic of grief from the perspective of a couple, Jeremy & Vanessa, as they tell their emotional story of the pain following the loss of their child. Here they detail the shock, the longing, the unanswered questions, and the ways grief has quietly reshaped identity, relationships, and meaning. This conversation honors the love that never ends, even when a life is tragically ends before birth.
Designed for parents, loved ones, and mental health professionals alike, this episode offers gentle reflections and validation for a grief that is often misunderstood or minimized. Grief & Loss is never an easy topic to explore with family, friends, or even clients. It calls for a certain level of care, courage, and vulnerability in order to reach a place of healing and hope for the future. By producing these episodes we hope to continue to normalize the pain one feels after a loss of a loved one, encourage them embrace the loss, and remind them that they are not alone in their pain.
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If you have experienced something similar (stillbirth, miscarriage) and you are looking for support, please explore:
Star Legacy Foundation
Offers free virtual support groups for pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss, including groups for bereaved parents, dads, grandparents, and pregnancy-after-loss.
- https://starlegacyfoundation.org/family-support/ [https://starlegacyfoundation.org/family-support/]
March of Dimes - Healthy Moms. Strong Babies.
Provides grief resources, online communities (like Share Your Story), and information for families after stillbirth.
- https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/miscarriage-loss-and-grief [https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/miscarriage-loss-and-grief]
Pregnancy Loss Support Program
Offers telephone peer counseling, support groups, and referrals for parents who have experienced stillbirth, miscarriage, or neonatal death.
- https://www.pregnancyloss.org/ [https://www.pregnancyloss.org/]
The Tiny Miracles Foundation - Sad Dads
A community and support space run by dads who have experienced miscarriages and stillbirths.
https://ttmf.org/find-support/after-a-loss/
