The Son I Didn't Get to Raise

In this episode, we’re holding space for a story that forever changed us.

Abbey shares the story of her son, Miles — not just the loss, but the love, the anticipation, and the identity of becoming his mom. From the moment she found out she was pregnant to the unimaginable shift of fetal demise, this conversation walks gently through what happened, what it felt like, and what it still means today.

We talk about the parts of grief people don’t prepare you for — the silence, the things people say (and don’t say), and how something so life-altering can feel so isolating.

This isn’t a story about “moving on.”
It’s about carrying him forward.

If you’ve experienced loss, love someone who has, or just want to understand the depth of motherhood in all its forms — this episode is for you.

Miles is, and always will be, part of this story.

Takeaways

• Pregnancy loss and grief
• Challenges and decisions during pregnancy Grief and loss can have a profound impact on relationships
• The journey to healing after loss is a deeply personal and emotional process Vulnerability as a source of healing
• The impact of pregnancy loss on personal growth and faith

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Pregnancy
• 12:01 Challenges and Decisions During Pregnancy
• 18:10 The Day of Loss
• 27:52 The Devastating News
• 35:31 The Birth and Aftermath
• 43:07 Impact on Relationships
• 48:08 Life After Loss
• 55:00 The Journey to Healing
• 01:00:41 Medical Details and Loss
• 01:06:02 Remembering Miles