23. Heidi McIntosh: A Family Forever Changed by Neonatal Loss
Heidi McIntosh shares the heartbreaking story of her son Benaiah Roi, who lived for just six days before passing from sepsis, and how her family has navigated grief and healing since.
About This Episode
In this deeply moving episode of The Long Road Podcast, host Lisa McKelvey is joined by Heidi McIntosh, who shares the story of her son Benaiah Roi — a baby who lived for just six days before passing away from a sepsis infection. Heidi opens up about the grief and trauma of neonatal loss and the long road of healing that follows.
Heidi speaks with raw honesty about those precious six days with Benaiah, the devastating moment of loss, and the profound impact it has had on her family. She shares how she has navigated grief, found moments of hope, and kept Benaiah's memory alive within her family.
Neonatal loss is a profound and often unspoken grief. Heidi's story offers compassion and understanding to other families who have walked a similar path, reminding them that their loss is real, their grief is valid, and they are not alone. This episode is a testament to a mother's love and the enduring bond between parent and child, no matter how brief the time together.
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