Dad Still Standing

Easily one of our most requested subjects to cover, TFMR or terminating for medical reasons is an area the dads have not experienced personally. However, joining them for this week’s episode is Emma Belle from TFMR Mamas, who since her own loss has been an inspirational advocate and provided support to 1000s of parents who have had their own TFMR.

The episode is sensitive at times as Emma opens up about her journey and covers the challenges, complications, isolation, and pain that comes with making the most difficult ‘choice’ a parent is forced to make.

Taking a more active listening role in this episode gave the dads a chance to get to grips with how deep, complex, and life-altering this element of baby loss is. A follow-up with more practical support and guidance on how to navigate this type of journey is something that will definitely happen.

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'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.

In this episode of Dad Still Standing, the dads explore the crucial roles of giving and receiving support within a partnership after the loss of a child. They have contributions from four listeners, each with their own insights into what it truly means to be a supportive partner during the most challenging times.

Through their personal journies, the dads discuss the actions and gestures that have made a difference in their partners' lives, reflecting on the importance of being a steadfast source of comfort and understanding. They candidly reveal the lessons learned from their attempts to provide support, including the moments they wish they could have approached differently.

The conversation also delves into the experiences of receiving support, highlighting the significance of empathy, patience, and the delicate balance of navigating two individual grief paths within a single relationship. Our guests share both heartwarming and difficult experiences of support from their partners, offering a raw look at the complexities of grieving together yet apart.

This episode is an invitation to all listening to consider the dynamics of their relationships in the face of grief. It's a discussion about growth, love, and the continuous effort to understand and be understood by one's partner. Whether you're seeking to be a better source of support or wishing to communicate your own needs more effectively, this episode offers perspectives, encouragement, and a reminder that you're not alone in this journey.

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'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.

BLAW SPECIALS

It’s Baby Loss Awareness Week, as if you didn’t know already, and the dads have decided to do something a little different.

As great as baby loss awareness week is for raising awareness it can be exhausting and overwhelming for those dealing with the grief of baby loss. Matt and Liam decided that they’d help their listeners through it with five shorter episodes each day - think of it as bite size chunks of the dads.

In this episode, they discuss what BLAW week is, how it’s grown over the years, and what still needs doing to raise awareness of baby loss.

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'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.

The dads have a very special episode this week as they’re joined by US host, comedian, writer, producer and entertainment reporter Paul Costabile.

Paul and his wife Christina Perri have had two losses with their most recent being their daughter Rosie in November 2020.

The three dads discuss all things baby loss, and despite being thousands of miles apart the shared experiences they’ve been through.

Given their new found celebrity status, Liam and Matt were keen to understand how different it would be to lose a child and be famous. So, in the episode Paul also shares his and Christina’s experience of grief under the celebrity spotlight.

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'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.

We’ve all been triggered at some point since our losses and in this episode, Matt & Liam talk through some of those potential triggers and how to prepare yourself for them.

However, while we know that some triggers can be seen in advance, we also are well aware that they can come out of nowhere and slap us right in the chops! So, the dads discuss coping mechanisms for when triggers arise and what you can do to try and work through those difficult moments.

They’re joined this week by an incredibly special guest, Craig Ansell. In this episode, Craig tells the story of his son, Grayson, who died aged ten months, and the work they are doing to spread awareness through Grayson's Legacy Support Trust. Craig then joins Matt & Liam in sharing some of his triggers and coping mechanisms.

We'd love you to get in touch so please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].

'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.