In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Issy and Angela about their experiences with baby loss and how they coped with the emotions that followed. Angela and Issy share their initial reaction to the phone call about Issy’s miscarriage and how she struggled to come to terms with the loss. They discuss how there is no one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with grief and that everyone copes in their own way.They also talk about the birth of Angela's first baby and how hanging on to anything, even a glimmer of hope, can be better than having nothing. The power of positive thinking and faith is another thing Issy is a strong believer in as it can help in times of loss.Issy and Angela also emphasise the importance of self-care and looking after oneself during difficult times. They share how taking care of yourself can improve your chances of recovering from a loss and moving forward. In this episode you will hear: Issy’s Journey dealing with baby lossAngela’s reaction to her lossWhy there is no one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with griefHow to develop coping mechanisms to aid in the healing processTips for looking after yourself during difficult timesThe importance of self-care, faith, and positive thinking after a lossThe Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesWe are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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