Finding Strength in Loss: A Mother's Journey Through Grief with Lele Koakae

Join Gaona Live for a profoundly touching episode as we sit down with Lele Koakae, a courageous woman who shares her deeply personal story of experiencing the heartbreaking loss of two children. In this emotionally charged conversation, Lele bravely opens up about the devastating journey of losing her first child to a miscarriage and then enduring the premature birth and subsequent loss of another child due to complications arising from body trauma.
Lele sheds light on the immense emotional turmoil and grief that accompanied these losses, delving into the profound impact it had on her as a mother and as a woman. She candidly discusses the stigma and societal perceptions surrounding miscarriage and infant loss, as well as the deeply ingrained feeling of inadequacy and the unjust perception of being "less of a woman" that she grappled with.
While navigating the complexities of her experiences, Lele courageously addresses the trauma of physical abuse and its suspected role in the complications that affected her pregnancy. She shares her resilience in the face of adversity, aiming to raise awareness about the harrowing realities faced by women who endure loss, stigma, and domestic abuse.
This episode serves as a poignant reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and the importance of fostering empathy and support for those who have experienced similar tragedies. Join Gaona Live and Lele Koakae in a conversation that seeks to destigmatize grief, elevate voices of resilience, and offer solace and solidarity to mothers who have faced the unbearable pain of losing their children.

[@uzapihange7536]

You’re so brave for sharing your journey with us, Lele ❤️. And Gaona, your empathy throughout the entire conversation is commendable 🥹

[@katokebofhe738]

Watching this on the 17th of December.This is really sad.happy birthday Liam…be comforted Lele, may God see you through, may he bless you abundantly, may He shine His light on you

[@user-eg9uc1xi1y]

aaaw thank you soo much ma'am... i celebrated him well.. he is resting and now my guardian angel

[@user-hc2cn1ue9d]

😢😢😢Love and light Lele..

[@gobonaonepitlagano8028]

The words of my bestie months after we lost her baby boy, she said the same thing lele said,"May God knew he could have lived with a condition e neng e to re palla gore e handle." That's what comforted us the most . Baby boy would've been a 1 year and 6 months . Be comforted, Lele, God is still God. He will see you through🙏

[@Anele_M]

UJehova makube nawe nesineke 🙏🏾💐 May the Lord be with you and grant you comfort sisi ✨ Watching from Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦

[@nonoseobakeng1424]

Love and light to you Lele 💖thank you for sharing your story. You don't owe it to anyone but believe you me this will assure another mommy whose baby was either born sleeping or suddenly passed that they are not alone.

[@katlegokettyketlogetswe6463]

Wish Gaona can share her stories ❤by the way love your podcast mam

[@betshondlovu717]

Lele you are so strong, may God heal you and restore 🥰

[@MichelleKousu]

Love to see and hear such stories 😢❤they always bring me closer to my healing Love and light to you mommy, God will see you through

[@atangbolokang6271]

Love and Light to you baby girl,God knows best always❤️

[@puseletsomasule6468]

I lost mine 9 years ago and it's very hard. Ever time I try to conceive that pain hits hard. I haven't healed from it. Go bothloko 😢

[@ghoastgabi9233]

Love and light 💡 MmaOleles… more strength

[@user-eg9uc1xi1y]

thank u soo much

[@cassiestoddart1645]

Your feelings are VALID Lele, don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. Get those balloons, get the cake, light a candle and say a prayer to celebrate Liam's birthday. Bless your Momma for encouraging you to do what makes you happy. May his precious little soul fly with the angels and may God carry you through your healing journey. Sending you love and light beautiful xoxo

[@bonifacebadubi2691]

You are such a courageous and powerful woman Lele, your story is so inspiring and lots of healing, love and light!

[@kealebogamadisa9242]

Wow, Lele🥹 I pray God may continue to keep you. I am so sorry for what you are going through and I pray that God will bring to you people who will bless you as you have blessed so many who will watch and hear your story. Love to you sis❤🫂 and thank you Gaona for providing this platform, you are one of a kind💐

[@NthatengMagongoa-cj9lg]

Sorry mama sending healing and love your way🌻

[@user-eg9uc1xi1y]

thank you

[@kealebogabaronakaisara9782]

Thank you love for the courage to share your story.

[@refilwesetlhomo8120]

I loved this episode, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us Lele and your story is definitely going to help someone out there ❤

[@user-gw3vr6kw1i]

Super proud of you Lele 😘 nna kana it took me years to talk about it. Modimo ke Modimo 🙏🙏

[@user-eg9uc1xi1y]

Modimo o lorato all the time

[@cliffordmmolawa4824]

I don't know the pain of loosing a child but hey, sorry 4 your loss gal🥶

[@user-eg9uc1xi1y]

God bless

[@khunindlovu3310]

Had to keep on pausing cus this was soo heavy bathong 😢ohww Lele I pray God restores

[@user-eg9uc1xi1y]

thank you mami I pray for strength every day

[@user-yg1ku8bg3x]

🤗

[@LoratoYatlolanoka]

Ijoo the partner😢😭 please find healing my sister

[@LILYBW]

🌸🌸🌸

[@ruthmatsetse7943]

You are a brave mother Lele. Modimo o tla go fa ngwana o mongwe nnaka.

[@user-eg9uc1xi1y]

from your mouth to Gods ears

[@kgomotsogosenyang]

I love your strength ntsalaka 🫂🫂...

[@user-eg9uc1xi1y]

you being there for me as family is only reason why i am the way i am thank u cuz