343: Foggy Brain After Child Loss: Why Grief Affects Your Mind and Memory

After the death of a child, many grieving parents struggle with something they don’t expect, which is extreme brain fog. In this episode, Laura gently talks about foggy brain after child loss, including the forgetfulness, confusion, and mental exhaustion that can linger for years. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t think clearly or feel like your mind just isn’t working the way it used to, you are not alone.

With honesty, personal experience, and biblical encouragement, this episode explores why grief affects your mind and memory, while offering hope for the healing process. You’ll be reminded to give yourself grace, take one small step at a time, and speak truth over your thoughts as God slowly begins to lift the fog.

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Birthdays:

We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of:

Amie Bichard was born on April 5 and is forever 45.

Eric Scott was born on April 6 and is forever 30.

David J Spinnanger was born on April 9 and is forever 19.

Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here (youtu.be/Qw9QPbFZwno).

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

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Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.