Trigger Warning:

This episode contains discussions about addiction, substance use, and the loss of a child and spouse. These topics may be distressing for some listeners, please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or grief, resources and support are available.

Summary:

In this episode, Sarah speaks with Kym Hinchey, a certified grief educator and mother who lost her son, Adrian, to addiction and her husband, John, three years later. Kym shares her journey through grief, the complexities of parenting a child with addiction, and how loss reshapes family dynamics. Together, they explore the physical and emotional manifestations of grief, the signs loved ones send after passing, and the importance of creating personal rituals to honor them.

Today on MotherGrief:

• Kym’s journey through the loss of her son and husband
• Navigating the complexities of mothering a child with addiction and the tension between intervention and acceptance
• Recognizing the physical and emotional manifestations of grief
• The experience of anticipatory grief and living with constant fear of loss
• Finding signs and spiritual connections with loved ones after their passing
• Creating personal rituals to honor and remember those we’ve lost

Connect with Kym:

• Instagram: @agriefsupport
• Facebook: @agriefsupport
• Website: agriefsupport.com

Connect with Sarah:

• Instagram: @sarahsaintjohn
• Mama Nervous System Reset: https://theuncensoredempath.com/mama-nervous-system-reset