True Story London Podcast 25 - A Father's Loss w/Ryan Sheehan
Aug 27, 2024
Ryan Sheehan, a storyteller and owner of the Low Country bar in Shoreditch, bravely shares his experience with pregnancy loss from a father's perspective. He delves into the emotional turmoil of expecting a child after two miscarriages and the difficult decisions made during the pandemic. The discussion explores sibling dynamics and how family roles shape emotional expression. Ryan reflects on his journey of grief and growth, blending personal struggles with the creative process of running a bar, all while emphasizing the importance of vulnerability.
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Father's Journey Through Pregnancy Loss
- Ryan Sheehan shares the emotional journey of discovering a pregnancy loss from a father's perspective in early 2020.
- He describes the medical tests, decisions, and the eventual termination for medical reasons (TFMR) with deep personal impact.
Grieving Without Closure
- Ryan realized that processing grief implies it's over, but he doesn’t want the bond with his daughter to end.
- He embraces sadness as a way to maintain connection with his daughter and the grief.
Life After Loss: Twins Arrival
- After the loss, Ryan and his wife pursued IVF, then discovered they were expecting identical twin girls in late 2022.
- He describes the joy and challenge of raising twins and how life has transformed since the loss.
