If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why, struggled to finish a sentence, or felt like your brain is moving through fog—you’re not alone. This is grief brain, and it’s a real and normal response to deep loss. In this post, I’m sharing 5 gentle, practical tips to help you navigate the mental fog that follows child loss, plus the science behind why it happens. You'll also learn 5 ways to deal with grief brain too.

Returning to work after child loss is one of the hardest things a grieving mother can face. Grief brain can make it difficult to focus, remember tasks, or function like before. This blog offers seven gentle tips to help you cope at work, from grounding techniques to redefining productivity. If you're walking through this painful season, know you're not alone—and there are ways to support yourself with compassion as you navigate your return.