S05E34 An Out of Order Death: the Story of a Mother’s Broken Heart with Taylor Bathard

Listen to this episode from Dirty Laundry with Ollie on Spotify. In this episode, I sit down with a mother whose life was forever changed by the tragic loss of her daughter, Esther.She shares her story of that devastating day and her journey of grief. We talk about what it means to grieve as a parent while still showing up for her other children, and the emotional duality of holding both grief and joy at the same time.We also explore how friendships shifted, what helped (and what hurt) in the aftermath, and the surprising ways her children have carried their grief — from dressing up Esther’s bear for Halloween to navigating milestones she’ll never reach.This conversation is raw, powerful, and deeply human. If you’re walking through grief, you’ll hear hard-won wisdom, tender hope, and a reminder that it’s okay not to be okay. Remembrance WOD: ESTHER JOBuy In: Bike 313 calories10 Rounds:9 Thrusters 135/1058 Bar Facing BurpeesCash Out: 28 Bar Muscle Ups313 calories for how many days we were blessed with her. 10 months, 9 days.If this hurts half as much as it hurts to lose you. I love you Esther Jo ❤️Dirty Laundry LinksBereaved Together  Book: It's Ok That You’re Not Ok Taylor’s Instagram//Water bead Advocacy Resources//https://abc7ny.com/amp/post/toy-water-bead-recall-esther-bethard-recalled-products-beads/13805513/https://abc3340.com/news/spotlight-on-america/why-does-it-take-a-child-to-die-before-a-product-is-recalled-spotlight-on-america-water-beads-dangerous-products-buffalo-games-chuckle-and-roar-activity-kit-consumer-product-safety-commissionhttps://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/toys/consumer-safety-agency-new-rules-water-beads-neck-floats-a2051187866/https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/toys/water-beads-pose-a-serious-safety-risk-to-children-a6431187819/