That Looks Beautiful… And It Hurts

In this episode, I’m talking about something most of us feel—but rarely say out loud.

I’ve had moments where I’m scrolling social media or sitting in a waiting room, and I see another family doing something simple:

a spontaneous zoo trip, a beach day without a medical bag, a child running through a splash pad with no worries.

And I feel it.

That ache. That grief that lives under the surface.

It’s not that I’m not happy for them—I am.

But it still hurts to know that might never be our life.

This episode isn’t about bitterness. It’s about being honest with ourselves.

About what it means to witness the ease of others while carrying a weight most people don’t see.

So if you’ve ever thought,

“That looks beautiful. And it hurts to know it’s not mine…”

you’re not alone.

Let’s talk about it.