# Everything Happens for a Reason” & Other Lies: Navigating the Loss of a Child

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Podcast: [Laugh, Cry, Scream: Life with Grief & Estrangement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/laugh-cry-scream-life-with-grief-estrangement-7639302)
Published: 2026-05-05T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://laughcryscream.transistor.fm/s1/6
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/24ff5958/9c0cea68.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2622

## Resource

In this deeply emotional episode of Laugh, Cry, Scream , Chris and Joe talk about the unimaginable reality of losing a child. They share the phone calls, the final moments, the shock, the numbness, and the memories that never leave. Joe opens up about the final conversation his son had with his own child before his death, and Chris shares the heartbreaking day she lost her son after years of navigating his medical needs. Together, they talk about the things people say after loss, especially phrases like “everything happens for a reason,” and why those words can feel so painful to a grieving parent. This episode is not about perfect healing. It is about truth, love, grief, survival, and the reality of trying to keep going after a loss that changes everything. Chris and Joe are not therapists. They are two parents sharing lived experience, honest conversation, and support for others walking through grief, estrangement, or loss. For resources, support, and more, visit: www.laughcryscream.com

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