177: Losing her seven-year-old suddenly to cancer with Carrie Schmitt

In this profoundly moving episode, Carrie Schmitt shares about facing the unimaginable tragedy of losing her seven-year-old son, Jackson, to cancer. This episode is not just a story of loss but a powerful journey of resilience, hope and the strength to make a positive impact in the wake of grief.

Carrie shares how she is dedicated herself to ensuring her son’s spirit continues to guide and inspire by engaging her community in raising awareness and funds for cancer research, Through blogging about her experience, she provides a beacon of support for other parents navigating the heartbreak of losing a child, demonstrating the healing power of sharing one’s story.

In this episode, you will Discover:

·       How life does not pause in the face of grief.

·       Strategies for supporting a living child dealing with anxiety after losing a sibling.

·       The importance of careful language when talking to children about loss.

·       Carrie’s experience with overlapping postpartum symptoms and grief.

·       The essential need of self-care during the grieving process.

Carrie opens up about her internal struggle: “I wish this were not my life and I just want to give Ivan a good life after the death of Jackson.” She founded a 501(c)(3) organization, “Love Like Jackson” aimed at supporting children who have lost siblings by providing play therapy and sharing a heartfelt book she has written in memory of her son, designed to aid young children in similar circumstances.

Carrie leaves us with a powerful message: “When you accept something, it does not mean you have to like it. You already have what it takes inside you, it does not feel like you can, and you can, and you are surviving.”

Connect with Carrie:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chickschmitt and https://www.facebook.com/lovelikejackson Instagram: @Lovelikejackson1219 and @Cdchick11

Connect with Teresa:

EMAIL: teresa@livingaftergrief.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/.livingaftergrief/.

Instagram: @livingaftergrief

Website: www.livingaftergrief.com

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