Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies to heal, gain clarity, peace, hope, and find an empowering path forward after loss. Join Erica ...
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Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies to heal, gain clarity, peace, hope, and find an empowering path forward after loss. Join Erica ...
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#ANGEL MOMS... "HOPES OF HEAVEN" A Mothers Grief Journey... Finding Our Purpose without our children
Angela R. Presley Founder of Alonna's Song www.alonnasongstore.com
Are you frustrated with practically no one understanding your grief? Do you wish there were other mothers who were there at the push of a button? Are you hoping there's a way to connect no matter what you're doing throughout your busy day? Hello I'm Angela R. Presley an #Angel Mom and Founder of Alonna's Song... And even though I hate being a member of this unwanted club I am here for you! Inside this podcast you will find my personal stories, interviews with other Angel Moms and Experts to ...
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Elaine Simons
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A healing episode for #AngelMoms all over the globe 💜--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-r-presley/message
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This episode I share a little of how I lost Alonna and my thoughts and feelings on the unspeakable journey that we walk. GOD give us the strenghth as we go!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-r-presley/message
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342 - State of Black Maternal Health - REWIND
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April is Sisters in Loss Infertility Awareness Month! All month long we will be highlighting infertility stories and journey’s. Black Maternal Health week was April 11-17 and Infertility Awareness Week is April 18-24. This week we are talking about reproductive health. Did you know that some midwives specialize in high risk births and pregnancy aft…
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342 - State of Black Maternal Health - REWIND
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April is Sisters in Loss Infertility Awareness Month! All month long we will be highlighting infertility stories and journey’s. Black Maternal Health week was April 11-17 and Infertility Awareness Week is April 18-24. This week we are talking about reproductive health. Did you know that some midwives specialize in high risk births and pregnancy aft…
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341 - Black Birth Stories with Shayla Brown
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Black birth stories have joy and they also do have trauma. In today's episode we dive into the creator of the Black Birth Story blog Shayla Brown's own birth story and journey to becoming a mom. Shayla has been pregnant over 10 times with a few miscarriages and one heterotopic pregnancy that resulted in her losing a fraternal twin ectopically and b…
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340 - Pregnancy After Loss - Stillbirth and Malia's Present with Helena Morais
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Parenting after loss is a journey. It's important to make space for conflicting emotions. Don't put pressure on yourself to feel that having another baby will resolve or put an end to the pain of a previous loss. It's okay to feel happiness and sadness at the same time. Life may be moving on, but this doesn't mean you have to let go of a previous l…
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340 - Pregnancy After Loss - Stillbirth and Malia's Present with Helena Morais
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Parenting after loss is a journey. It's important to make space for conflicting emotions. Don't put pressure on yourself to feel that having another baby will resolve or put an end to the pain of a previous loss. It's okay to feel happiness and sadness at the same time. Life may be moving on, but this doesn't mean you have to let go of a previous l…
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Christi Brown
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Christi Brown is Judah’s momma, momma to 2 other biological children and 4 step children, a writer, a licensed special educatuon teacher and a drowning prevention advocate. She is now the exective director of the Judah Brown Project, a 501c3 non profit organization whose mission it is to break down financial and education barriers that families hav…
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339 - Parenting After Loss - Honoring my Angel Baby and Earthly Baby with Nkemka Egbuho
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Parenting after loss is a journey. It's important to make space for conflicting emotions. Don't put pressure on yourself to feel that having another baby will resolve or put an end to the pain of a previous loss. It's okay to feel happiness and sadness at the same time. Life may be moving on, but this doesn't mean you have to let go of a previous l…
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339 - Parenting After Loss - Honoring my Angel Baby and Earthly Baby with Nkemka Egbuho
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Parenting after loss is a journey. It's important to make space for conflicting emotions. Don't put pressure on yourself to feel that having another baby will resolve or put an end to the pain of a previous loss. It's okay to feel happiness and sadness at the same time. Life may be moving on, but this doesn't mean you have to let go of a previous l…
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The 7 things I do to help me mentally with grief
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We are going to have rough days in this grief life, it's just apart of us now. Here are 7 things that I do to help me get through my WAVES.Please disregard me saying "DEFINATELY" a thousand times lol I almost didn't release this episode!www.alonnasongstore.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-r-presley/mes…
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Stephanie Eckler
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My name is Stephanie Eckler, I have 3 kids and one went to heaven in 2016. His name is Jackson and Jackson was 7 years old, he passed away from a sudden death, a freak deal. He had stomach virus and he choked on his vomit while taking a shower. He was found by his dad and he was pronounced brain dead on Oct 2. We donated his organs, he saved 4 live…
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338 - Trying Again: Anxiety & Stress during Pregnancy After Loss
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Below are some coping tips that worked for me on how to Handle the Anxiety, Fear and Stress that comes with Pregnancy After Loss. Focus on one day at a time. Easier said than done, right? But I always keep my favorite verse with me that "All things work together for the good of those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 If God has …
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338 - Trying Again: Anxiety & Stress during Pregnancy After Loss
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Below are some coping tips that worked for me on how to Handle the Anxiety, Fear and Stress that comes with Pregnancy After Loss. Focus on one day at a time. Easier said than done, right? But I always keep my favorite verse with me that "All things work together for the good of those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 If God has …
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Tammy Leslie
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Tammy Leslie is a mother of three sons, angel mom to one beautiful daughter and now legal guardian of two small grandchildren Kaden and Kolton ages 10 & 7 respectively.I started on this journey of advocacy, drug awareness, anti-stigmatism, and fighting for justice after my 25 year old only daughter was poisoned by fentanyl on June 11, 2020 during t…
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337 - Trying to Conceive: I'm Pregnant! Pregnancy After Loss
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Congratulations! You are now pregnant and are ready to embark on another journey of bringing forth life. It can be a very difficult journey of pregnancy if you are not ready to face fear, anxiety, and any other preconceived feelings of pregnancy after loss. Most women who become pregnant after experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death f…
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337 - Trying to Conceive: I'm Pregnant! Pregnancy After Loss
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Congratulations! You are now pregnant and are ready to embark on another journey of bringing forth life. It can be a very difficult journey of pregnancy if you are not ready to face fear, anxiety, and any other preconceived feelings of pregnancy after loss. Most women who become pregnant after experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death f…
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336 - Trying to Conceive: Making the Decision to Try Again with Erica Michelle
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Are you ready to try to conceive? Today's episode is a solo episode by Founder Erica Michelle on Trying Again and Making the Decision to try to conceive. Making the decision to try again is not an easy one. This decision may trigger many different emotions and bring on anxiety, fear, guilt, inadequacy, hopelessness, and a sense of failure. In this …
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336 - Trying to Conceive: Making the Decision to Try Again with Erica Michelle
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Are you ready to try to conceive? Today's episode is a solo episode by Founder Erica Michelle on Trying Again and Making the Decision to try to conceive. Making the decision to try again is not an easy one. This decision may trigger many different emotions and bring on anxiety, fear, guilt, inadequacy, hopelessness, and a sense of failure. In this …
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Tina Griffin
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Native of Gary, IN; FW resident for 36 yrs; married to Pastor Mitchell Griffin for 31 yrs; mother of 2 sons; employed at FWCS for 25 yrs; Pastor's wife & member of Heaven 2 Earth Baptist Church; Director of newly formed non-profit established in the memory of Justin Griffin called JUAL, INC.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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335 - Easing into 2024 with Erica Michelle
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2024 is here and we are kicking off the year with a solo episode. Our founder, Erica Michelle, shares about easing into 2024, goals for Sisters in Loss in 2024, and surviving and thriving in 2024. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Am…
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335 - Easing into 2024 with Erica Michelle
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2024 is here and we are kicking off the year with a solo episode. Our founder, Erica Michelle, shares about easing into 2024, goals for Sisters in Loss in 2024, and surviving and thriving in 2024. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Am…
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Karen Perry
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On Thanksgiving Eve 2011, Karen Perry's life changed forever when her three young children and their father died in a plane that crashed into Superstition Mountain in Arizona. The story made national headlines and was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network as part of its Super Soul Sunday series. Everyone wanted to know ---- how does a mother compre…
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334 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? The Martin’s Pregnancy Loss Journey with PCOS and Chasing Rainbows Podcast - REWIND
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Pregnancy loss and infertility can be so hard on a marriage. It can either tear the couple apart or bring them closer together. In fact it is said that almost 80% of couples who experience a miscarriage or infertility end up in divorce. In this month of love we will be featuring 4 couples showing by prayer, faith in God, and a strong commitment to …
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334 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? The Martin’s Pregnancy Loss Journey with PCOS and Chasing Rainbows Podcast - REWIND
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Pregnancy loss and infertility can be so hard on a marriage. It can either tear the couple apart or bring them closer together. In fact it is said that almost 80% of couples who experience a miscarriage or infertility end up in divorce. In this month of love we will be featuring 4 couples showing by prayer, faith in God, and a strong commitment to …
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333 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? The Pruitt’s Unexplained Infertility Journey and Gracefully Waiting Ministry - REWIND
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Pregnancy loss and infertility can be so hard on a marriage. It can either tear the couple apart or bring them closer together. In fact it is said that almost 80% of couples who experience a miscarriage or infertility end up in divorce. In this month of love we will be featuring 4 couples showing by prayer, faith in God, and a strong commitment to …
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333 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? The Pruitt’s Unexplained Infertility Journey and Gracefully Waiting Ministry - REWIND
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Pregnancy loss and infertility can be so hard on a marriage. It can either tear the couple apart or bring them closer together. In fact it is said that almost 80% of couples who experience a miscarriage or infertility end up in divorce. In this month of love we will be featuring 4 couples showing by prayer, faith in God, and a strong commitment to …
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Kristin Biggs
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@iamkristinbiggswww.releaseandunleash.orginfo@releaseandunleash.orgKristin Biggs, author of Release & Unleash Through Grief, widow & mom of a angel.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-r-presley/message
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332 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Donor Sperm and IVF Journey in Same Sex Marriage with Tynisha Walker-Whitfield - REWIMD
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What is PPROM? Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) is a pregnancy complication. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy. Once the sac breaks, you have an increased risk for infection. Today’s guest experienced 4 losses, 9 IUIs, and 5 IVF transfers. Her most re…
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332 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Donor Sperm and IVF Journey in Same Sex Marriage with Tynisha Walker-Whitfield - REWIMD
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What is PPROM? Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) is a pregnancy complication. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy. Once the sac breaks, you have an increased risk for infection. Today’s guest experienced 4 losses, 9 IUIs, and 5 IVF transfers. Her most re…
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Discussing goals, dreams and PURPOSE for the New Year!AngelMom Merchwww.alonnasongstore.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-r-presley/message
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331 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Xenia and Sheldon’s Twin Miscarriage Story & Twin Parenting Journey with Nolan and Nash - REWIND
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Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive. In today’s episode …
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331 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Xenia and Sheldon’s Twin Miscarriage Story & Twin Parenting Journey with Nolan and Nash - REWIND
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Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive. In today’s episode …
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330 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Ivori and Kevin’s Loss Story and Loving Our Angel - REWIND
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Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive. In today’s episode …
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330 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Ivori and Kevin’s Loss Story and Loving Our Angel - REWIND
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Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive. In today’s episode …
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It's always the "Empty Chair" season for us but especially during the holiday. This message is the encourage Mommas to keep pushing and doing whatever feels right for you to get through your holidays!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-r-presley/message
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329 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Valencya and Jerrell Thompson’s Fertility Journey and Fertility Hope Ministry - REWIND
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Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive. In today’s episode …
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329 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Valencya and Jerrell Thompson’s Fertility Journey and Fertility Hope Ministry - REWIND
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Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive. In today’s episode …
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328 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Talysa & John’s Miscarriage Story & Helping Others through Connections - REWIND
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Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive. In today’s episode …
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328 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Talysa & John’s Miscarriage Story & Helping Others through Connections - REWIND
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Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive. In today’s episode …
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Angela President
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I'm Angela President CEO President Investors, LLC & Author of Pain, Purpose & God's Plan "Life Lessons on Losing". I am also the mother of the late "Amari T President" from Summerville, SC. Amari President was known for his passion for politics and his role as part of the President Joe Biden campaign in 2020. He was a football player that attended …
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327 - Remembering my Child with Alisha Reginal
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Today's episode is all about how to remember your child during the Holidays, but also all year long. Alisha Reginal shares her stillbirth journey losing her first son at 36 weeks gestation. She left the hospital empty handed full of memorabilia but her heart was shattered. Alisha still doesn't know the medical reason for his death. She clung to her…
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327 - Remembering my Child with Alisha Reginal
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Today's episode is all about how to remember your child during the Holidays, but also all year long. Alisha Reginal shares her stillbirth journey losing her first son at 36 weeks gestation. She left the hospital empty handed full of memorabilia but her heart was shattered. Alisha still doesn't know the medical reason for his death. She clung to her…
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Angela Marie
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Angela MariePresident & Founder of Never Alone NickMY ANGELNICK RUCKERForever 24I created the Never Alone Nick Rucker Foundation for my son Nick.This is my son Nick Rucker….On April 23, 2021 in a small town in Bardstown, KentuckyMy 24 year old son Nick was killed by 1/2 a counterfeit fentanyl Percocet.After taking 1/2 of a pill he believed to be a …
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Tammy Plakstis
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My Son Dylan Plakstis was my first born child out of 6. Dylan loved writing and recording music. He wrote a song called Hope. Dylan was a kind loving person. He was an organ donor and saved 3 people with his heart liver and lungs.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-r-presley/message…
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326 - Getting to Joy after Infertility, Stillbirth, and Parenting after loss with Tacole Robinson
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Today’s guest is a mother of 8! Yes, you read that correct she was called to this hood called motherhood. Tacole Robinson endured much heartache and disappointment while seeking to fulfill God’s promises for her to become a mother. She has 2 adopted children, 2 foster child, 2 stepchildren, and 2 biological children through IVF. Her ministry center…
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326 - Getting to Joy after Infertility, Stillbirth, and Parenting after loss with Tacole Robinson
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Today’s guest is a mother of 8! Yes, you read that correct she was called to this hood called motherhood. Tacole Robinson endured much heartache and disappointment while seeking to fulfill God’s promises for her to become a mother. She has 2 adopted children, 2 foster child, 2 stepchildren, and 2 biological children through IVF. Her ministry center…
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Kelley Blas
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Kelly is the president of jocoangels overdose awareness and support. After losing her oldest son David to an intentional oxycodone overdose, Kelly was delivered from a 20 year alcohol addiction. She began to find ways to serve her community by educating students of the dangers of drugs and alcohol and supporting families who were battling addiction…
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#AngelMoms Hopes of Heaven with Jessica Storch
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November 22, 2020, was the exclamation point on my grief journey. At around 5:31 pm my 17-year-old son left this plain in a fatal car accident. My grief journey began long before losing my son, at just 4 I lost my 2-year-old brother, that is where this truly began. I went on to lose multiple sets of great grandparents, my grandfather, my step-fathe…
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325 - Join the Sisters in Loss Grief Support Group with Erica M. Freeman
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Today's episode is a solo episode where I discuss what has been going on with Sisters in Loss behind the scenes and all about our grief support groups. In 2022, Sisters in Loss partnered with Postpartum Support International to host a bi-weekly grief support group for Black mothers who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, stillbirth, misca…
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