Brittany Stepper

The Good Grief Podcast

Brittany Stepper

  • The one where we talk about child loss, purpose, and rainbow babes.

The one where we talk about child loss, purpose, and rainbow babes.

Friday 18th February 2022

Amber Smith discusses child loss, grief, and finding purpose through organ donation and family support on The Good Grief Podcast.
77 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Educational

About this podcast

The Good Grief Podcast
Author:
Brittany Stepper
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Parenting & Children
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Amber Smith's Journey: From Heartbreak to Hope on The Good Grief Podcast

I felt the lord leading me to donate river's organs, just because I felt that if we couldn't take our son home, I wanted somebody else to be able to take their baby home.
Amber Smith's story is one of immense pain and incredible resilience. On this episode of The Good Grief Podcast, hosted by Brittany Stepper, Amber opens up about the devastating loss of her son River. She shares how this tragedy has shaped her life and how she has managed to find purpose amidst the sorrow. Amber's journey through grief is deeply personal, but her strength and determination to make a difference are universally inspiring.
She talks candidly about the role of organ donation in giving River's life meaning and how her faith and family have been pillars of support during her darkest days. The conversation also delves into Amber's experience with miscarriage, highlighting the importance of water safety and drowning prevention, given River's cause of death. Her commitment to raising awareness on these issues is both touching and vital.
Amber also discusses her sobriety journey, revealing how a shift in mindset helped her quit drinking and find a new path forward. The episode doesn't shy away from the hard truths but ultimately offers a message of hope. Amber's daughter, who loves rainbows, has turned this symbol into a beacon of light for their family, representing the beauty that can emerge from the storm.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of grief, healing, and finding purpose in the most unexpected places.