Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss15 Feb 2022

18 | Strengthening Your Marriage after Pregnancy Loss | Matt + Ashley Opliger

In this episode, Ashley Opliger is joined with her husband, Matt, for a conversation about strengthening your marriage after pregnancy loss. Together, they discuss the struggles they faced in navigating complications in Ashley's pregnancy with Bridget and how they walked together after her death. Matt shares his perspective, as the father and husband, of what grieving has been like for him.

The loss of a baby is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a couple can face in their marriage. However, even in the pain and sadness, there are opportunities to grow closer together. Matt and Ashley's prayer for couples is that they would draw near to God and learn to love and support each other through their grief.

In this episode, Matt and Ashley discuss:

Personality differences and struggles with different perspectives
How men and women grieve differently
Supporting each other in the way we grieve
How Matt bonded with Bridget and what his grief has looked like
The importance of communication and grace in marriage
Using a Marriage Journal to make communication intentional
Questions you can ask your spouse to support them in grief
How the 5 Love Languages helped us love each other better
Why Heaven has given us so much hope
Finding meaning in your baby's life
The impact Bridget has made on our parenting with our boys
Advice for grieving couples from what they've learned

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