Losing my grandpa, getting a “mommy makeover” & getting my first period in 5 years | Ep. 58

[@ellenmelon88]

abbeyyy give yourself time! xxxxxxxxx i almost got a tummy tuck 9 months after my second and i was too nervous so i thought id wait and now im soooooo glad i did and i have 3 kids now and my tummy is sooooooooooooo much tighter after a few years! give it time you beautiful mama

[@TheHollyann07]

I lost my 21 year old son Jordan nearly 17 months ago from a catastrophic stroke due to his kidney disease. What I've been forced to learn along my path of grief is this.. Grief is heavy, not just emotionally, but physically. Grief does not care if you are walking down the grocery store aisle when you spot a bottle of hot sauce your son would have loved, or if you are filming a podcast. It will show up when it wants, and you have no choice but to let it come. Grief hurts, it literally makes your body hurt. I now understand where the phrase "broken heart" comes from, because my heart literally feels broken. I remember when we left the hospital, all I wanted was for someone to tell me how long this pain would last, like if there was this finite amount of time, and someone could give me a timeframe, then maybe I could survive what felt insurmountably unsurviveable. But grief isn't a period, it's a comma. It's forever. I was so deep into my grief, that when my big Sissy died 7 weeks later, it didn't even register. There could be no more or "bigger grief". It was grief upon deep grief..Give yourself grace and be patient with yourself. When grief visits, sit with it and let it surround you, and wait for the tidal wave to recede-you feel as if you are drowning-but eventually the waves push you just a tiny bit closer to an outreached hand on the shore. So much love to you ❤️‍🩹

[@josephinebonadonna]

So sorry for your loss ❤️

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

I lost my brother at just 34 a few months ago its awful my heart breaks for u no parent should lose a child its devastating 💔 I lost my grandad a year prior and it was a completely different type of grief he was in his 80s had lived his life as awful as it is losing anyone its the natural order of things...losing someone so young is another level of grief again 💔 😢 feel bad saying it im not trying to diminish what abby is going thru and her hurt or grief but I just feel it's a whole different type of grief sort of thing when an older person goes it hurts losing them but it's bittersweet because u knew there was going to come a time ul lose them...losing someone suddenly before their time is a whole other level I think of hurt as you're angry they've been taken so soon and all the other feelings that come along with that...knowing they should still b here 😢like I don't know if ur son had kids but my brother had 3 little children youngest being 2...so its just so sad 😢

[@joanmikeska8484]

I am so sorry. I’m so sorry, and my heart breaks for you. My daughter is only 13 and I often worry about something catastrophic happening to her.

[@jadeperrin3]

❤ 3:24

[@shauntellroberts7165]

I am so sorry hear about your son. My prayers are with you and your family during your healing. I pray God gives you strength, more and more every day! 🙏🙏🙏❤

[@mollydavis5936]

Grief is so weird… you can be at peace with someone’s passing but still be sad and wish they were here still!

[@jasminegarvin1249]

You gotta make Griffin a papa pillow. My son was about the same age as Griffin when my papa passed and we made him a papa pillow from one of his shirts. He is 11 and sleeps with that pillow every night

[@Anika-cu8lw]

That is so sweet❤

[@ohhitskaylee]

I have one with my pawpaws shirt. He passed away almost 11 years ago. I was 17 and he passed unexpectedly. I love that pillow my aunt had made for our whole family/ cousins.

[@TheStoryTaylor]

I had one made for my two year old when may father passed. They loved each other so much. My dad would come to my house everyday to spend time with us. It's been 3 years and we both miss him everyday 😢

[@heatherchrisco9106]

You can get teddy bears made out of his shirts too. My niece has one that a lady made for her after her Dad passed away.

[@sararichardson279]

.... Yes especially one that maybe he's in the video with him so someday he can look back at that video and see him wearing that shirt. Sometimes people will make them into a bear, or just a square pillow. I mean you could even do one and a golf club shape? Something that's special to your papa and your family.

[@Sara-lu4os]

Abby, you should have a podcast (or a do a special episode every month) and have your book club were you review/comment books with friends !

[@LilyRF]

Yes!!!

[@SleepTimeZoro-rm2tu]

100%%%%% I would love that

[@ashm6930]

Yes!!!!!

[@hannaha6724]

Yesss we are here we are here we are here 😂😂😂

[@RisingHopeRenee]

Definitely agree!!!

[@catherineswatchingyou]

Abby, grief comes in waves, you can be fine and still have these moments sometimes where it hurts extra and you’re more emotional. Take care. 17:16

[@NeverSaidIWasAGenius]

I really appreciate yall talking about loss. I lost my grandparents within 4 months of each other at the end of 2023, both due to cancer. It was really hard. and it’s really nice to know I’m not crazy for being so sad and still getting weepy when I think/talk about them. Yall are amazing. Btw I’m 28 and I look up to yall so much.

[@alyssastroup2983]

I just lost my pappy as well to cancer we found out Black Friday and he passed January 6th. The best man, listening to you talk about your grandpa just makes me cry. I laid in bed last night just crying knowing I won’t ever hear him say “how are you girl, give me a hug”.

[@MeaganKimball]

This episode is so tender! I lost my Grandma recently and it is so comforting to see that other people grieve too! You guys are amazing!!

[@amieemccarthy8614]

Abby I feel exactly how you do about your grandparents. I’m the exact same way with mine. My grandfather unexpectedly passed end of February last year. I was so so close to him, lived with them for multiple years. It’s over a year later and while the grief is still there, I look back on the times with him with a huge smile. I’ll be donating to March of Dimes in honor of your grandfather. Thank you for being so open about your grief. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

[@pancho9042]

My heart goes out Abby and her family and thank you to Abby’s grandfather for helping shape her into the person see on this podcast today.❤️

[@rotemhazut6244]

In the Jewish tradition when someone has passed away, the family makes something that called “shiva”. That means that for seven days after the funeral family friends and people who cared for the deceased one come to the family home to visit and talk about them, from the morning up till the night. It makes the change being around people in those times. Sending a big hug Abby.

[@kaylab7999]

This is making me cry. I lost my great grandmother on my first birthday this is really relatable 😢 Glad your doing a bit better❤

[@sarawillemse6506]

I lost my Poppa suddenly in March 2021 to a brain bleed and to this day it still hurts when I think about him being gone. I've learned that you just need to take the grief as it comes and try to think of the positives (i.e. he always with me). I get it and feel for you Abby, big hugs.

[@HannaS763]

Abby I am so sorry for your loss ❤️ I also don’t think you should get a mummy make over 1. They are actually very dangerous 2. It shows your boys to love yourself the way you are and 3. Not once have I EVER looked at you and gone “eww she needs a makeover” I always though “I’m so jealous of Abby she has just pooped out 2 babies recently and looks great!” I think you are genuinely gorgeous you don’t need one!! ❤️❤️

[@sinedmariecomiskey]

Abby, I am in tears with you. 😢 I was at my grandparents' house all the time, too growing up. My grandparents were my best friends. It is great he got to meet your children. Mine never got to meet my boys, but I know he is watching over us everyday as I know your Pawpaw is watching over you & your family. Sending love and prayers your way!!

[@catH727]

My grandparents passed in my 20s also. Scrolling through my pics the other day, and I have a picture of their house. It took my breath even 25 yrs later.

[@michaelahowland]

What a special love you guys shared. It shows on you Abby and the way you speak of him.. he must feel so honored and proud of you. Praying for comfort for you and your family

[@christyb.2272]

Abby you are absolutely beautiful. I'm a woman, elderly, but I just wanted to tell you how beautiful you are, how sweet you seem to be, and you just are beautiful from head to toe. I see why Matt loves you so much. Of course, it's not just about your physical beauty but that's a nice cherry on top of all the other reasons.

[@AmberYocum-hr8lm]

Abby do not apologize for your tears my grandpa passed away Nov 14th 2014 to lung cancer two weeks after he was diagnosed . He was one of my father figures I lived with him even almost 10 years later I cry and choke up grief comes up unexpectedly and goes in ways there's beauty and also grit much love I know you don't read the comments but your amazing don't feel bad for showing your emotion ❤❤❤❤

[@bellamichelle6248]

My dad died from lung cancer less than 2 months after being diagnosed and told that he would survive and be able to have immunotherapy opposed to chemo. He had his 2nd to last radiation treatment and I knew something was wrong and took him to hospital. While there the results of his full body pet scan came back showing that there was no way place in his body not touched with cancer. He even had 3 fractured bones in his spine. Absolutely devastating. He died march 11th. I’m still not over it. I finally quit crying multiple times a day. Once the DR told him he only had a few days left he died less than 12 hours later. I think he fought until he knew he had to go.

[@AmberYocum-hr8lm]

@@bellamichelle6248 lung cancer is brutal my grandpa went to his doctor for this lump on his shoulder it was cancer that spread they told us he would have 6 months to a year but it just took over his body he didn't leave the hospital. However every time we got in a car we would count how many eagles there were because there are many where we live but one always pops up around me and hangs out when I've mad an accomplishment ,failure or missing him a ton I hope your dad is showing you he's there in some way too. Cancer is brutal and sucks much love 💕💕💕

[@Chelagm]

I’m so sorry! Mine dies last year November 18th (on my nephews bday) it’s been crazy but difficult.

[@missbieber1211]

My grandma passed away November 14th 2021 from lung cancer as well 😢 gosh this made me tear up. I miss her.

[@thejtolli]

Your boys are your papa’s legacy! So beautiful!

[@abbyallen8550]

I lost my dad in ‘22 and he’s not a twin but his brothers look very similar to him. It was hard to look at my uncles without losing it. I wish it would have been comforting to see and hear them.

[@kaileybalke1285]

Abby thank you so much for sharing about your grandpa! My husband 25 very recently just lost his only grandpa in a very similar situation. We also had kept quiet about the loss. It just shows you never know what people are going through. I am so so sorry for your loss. I also appreciate how you talked about seeing his twin after his passing. Although my husband’s grandpa wasn’t a twin his brother is very similar and it was the most wild experience when we walking into his house and saw his brother in his place. Thank you for bringing to light all of the emotions and how grief isn’t linear it is a roller coaster. I love how real and open y’all are about your life. I love love love y’all’s podcast!

[@Addy-sports]

Thank you for sharing this. This is pretty much my story but with my grandma, it was a little over a year ago and I feel like I still haven’t completely processed it but I think the best thing to do is look to God in tough times. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@alex_danceskpop]

I cried the entire episode. Love you guys and it made me miss my grandma but also feel less alone in that.

[@jayannakelley9051]

Aww Abby honey, sending my deepest condolences & big healing Hugs 💔 :: I can deeply empathize but with my grandma, she taught me so much & I still miss her to this day. Cherish your memories 😘

[@briisa0817]

Matt has such a kind soul ✨Thank you Abby for opening up about your grandpa, I am so sorry for your loss 🤍 I will be praying for you and your family. Love this podcast channel

[@ShawnaWatson-c5w]

Playing with Griffin at the airport had me in tears .. traumatic things happen , and a hug from your baby boy is so therapeutic..

[@shawnvillelife8311]

I can relate to Abby’s grandpa because my grandpa on my passed out along time ago. I’m deeply grateful sorry for your loss. I always say epiphany to my family, so thank you Matt for bringing that up.

[@Amy-oc2ui]

Thank you so much for sharing your loss. I really just enjoyed getting to know your grandparents through your content. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please don't apologize for your grief. I lost my grandma 12 years ago and I still weep when I talk about her. They are happy tears and they are my souls expression that I will miss her till the time I can finally see her again. Love exists even when the people we love aren't right there with us. You still love him and that is a beautiful thing.

[@jlongino51823]

Praying for you and your family. lost my bestie grandpa in 1998. I still can’t grasp that he has passed. Sometimes I feel sad. Sometimes it’s an unbearable pain. Oftentimes it’s just so much joy. Remembering the persons everything is fun to talk about with the family. I still love stopping and smelling Vicks or laughing with my family helps. I still have such incredibly bad days. The love of grandparents is unmatched. ❤

[@KrystalPerkins-c9l]

Abby, I love the wholesome emotion in this. My grandpa was just put on hospice this week. I cried with you, the first time I’ve been able to feel my true my emotions. So thank you for feeling the emotion of loss with me.

[@cynthiabergquist2584]

Baby are an awesome help when grieving. I lost my husband of 30+ years this past summer my sister brought her young son and I spent time holding and focusing on the new life and it truly helped. Prayers of peace and comfort

[@LisaAyers-ek3gm]

I love listening to your podcast. Abby, so sorry for your loss. I had a close relationship with my Grandpa. I spent every Saturday night with him and went to Church with him on Sunday. He would pick me up from school on Wednesday and we would go to Church. Grandparents are the BEST. Matt, you need to write a song. I loved when you said “I don’t think you can justify not loving someone because of the pain of losing someone.”

[@stephanieann622]

You two. I am having trouble coming up with the right words. I am so impressed with both of you for the importance you place on family. Matt, the phone call with Papa touched my heart. What a special gift for the boys and for him. Abby I Love that you had such a special relationship with him. I have always thought you were an”old soul”, you are wise and mature like someone my age (51), but you fit right in with your friends normally. What a neat gift you got from Papa. I am going to look for the video he is on so I can put a face with the loving feelings. I’m sorry this is so long, but I can’t express enough how absolutely amazing you BOTH are. Stay strong but don’t be afraid to let yourself grieve.❤❤❤❤

[@melili84]

I'm taken aback by your human quality. You are of help and example for many. I wish you all the success and love that is obviously coming your way. ❤

[@cordulamayr]

she is not she is just an other influencer that use everything to try to help and in reality doesn't care about since she doesn't want to be on social media

[@awakemysoul7007]

⁠@@cordulamayr that’s super mean dude you should check yourself before coming on here tryna bring someone down spread love not hate

[@melissamoskau5667]

Abby - thank you for sharing your heart about your Papa. Some of my favorite videos have your grandparents in them. I can tell they are special people.

[@TheArtoftheraven]

Grief comes in waves. My family lost my Great Aunt in March of 2022. Her role was more of a grandmother to me & my siblings. Grief & tears still randomly hit me, especially around Easter. She loved to celebrate holidays & would go all out. My family spent Easter & Christmas with her growing up. I know you have young children & there is some processing with that too. I was pregnant with my son when my Aunt passed & I think what hit me hardest was that my son wouldn't have the opportunity to meet her & experience her special holidays. It is okay to cry & experience the grief, even years out. We knew she was going to pass (she had been fighting cancer for years) & I am at peace with it, but it does still hit sometimes. That is okay.

[@kgbhastings]

My grandpa was an identical twin and I was my grandma's favorite. I can relate to this ALL so much. It's been a decade and longer since losing them all. But the tears flow at the most random times, smells, etc. It's a forever grieving process, but it's beautiful too. Cry away.

[@Blmasters93]

Abby. My heart goes out to you and your family. I’ve watched every video on your Matt and Abby channel and your unplanned podcast channel and i grew to love your sweet grandparents so much. When Matt did the podcast and mentioned how you weren’t there and had to hop on a plane that day because of an unexpected incident my heart dropped. I prayed your grandparents were okay and it had nothing to do with them. Gosh they made me smile, thank you for sharing them with the world. Praying hard for your family & extra hard for your grandma. ❤

[@emilyseibel5859]

The episode with your grandparents will always be a favorite of mine. So deeply sorry for your loss… deepest condolences 🫂

[@courtrogers3]

Thank you for sharing it’s okay to grieve. I lost 3 grandparents in the a span of 3 months…Dec. 2020, Jan. 2021, & Feb. 2021 while being a postpartum mama for the 1st time. Hardest year and it’s still hard for me. I was so numb to everything. Love you, Abby! Hang in there🩷

[@jesszee6395]

Hearing you talk about your relationship with your grandpa made me smile. I never got to know any of my grandpa's but I was really close to my grandma and she died of cancer also pretty quickly and how I wish I had video of her. Miss her everyday but each day it gets better. I'm so happy you have videos of your grandpa that you can watch and show your kids. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@allisonm7223]

Matt, your parents should be so proud of you for being able to open up at such a young age. Most men have no idea how to discuss feelings. Please never shut down.

[@samanthaadams2576]

I know, so refreshing!

[@Adventure_Lynn]

Hey dude!! You're honoring your grandpa so well here. I'm sure he's so proud of you. My father passed just over 3 years ago and I also spoke at his funeral and I don't do public speeches it's so difficult but honoring. Stay strong you're amazing.!!

[@lisaferguson1885]

Abby it is perfectly normal to be at peace with your PaPa's passing and still grieve. Grief is an emotional rollercoaster. And sweetheart those tears you are crying are for what you lost. You have lost a part of your heart and life that you have always had with you. Don't ever apologize for expressing your grief. What your tears tell me is that you were and are so loved by this amazing man. He was such an intregal part of your life and trying to imagine what it will be without him hurts. It hurts to the very core of your being. Please be gentle with yourself, anyone who has lost someone they love understands. He is still with you, nothing can take away the memories.

[@kelseys1700]

Abby and I are basically twins in this! I have grown up with the same relationship with my grandparents! I was so so lucky to have my Pops until 2020 when cancer took him as well (he was 87)! I still have my grandma and the fact that they have gotten to be in my two sons' lives is incredible and something I'm so grateful for!! Were here for you Abby! cry when you need to cry and he will always be remembered fondly!

[@Saltysarah32]

I’m so sorry for your loss Abby. Your love for your grandpa is huge! I’m crying during this episode.

[@CourtneyZoeysMommy]

I'm so sorry for your loss Abby I really enjoyed hearing his life stories on the podcast and I just wanna say you're soo brave and strong. I wish I had known my Grandpa the way you knew yours. I didn't get to grow up with mine as much as I wish I could have. Rip. To your wonderful Papa

[@marielpindar6312]

Abby! This is so sweet! Be very grateful that he got to spend time with your children I’d give anything for my grandpas to be able to meet my daughter! 🥹 my condolences to you! Never let go of those memories!

[@DrSarahHaynesPT]

This was so healing for me! I cried listening to the stories about you and your grandfather's relationship. I lost my grandfather a few weeks ago as well and I also grew up with him similar to your stories. I am so sorry you lost your grandfather too. Thank you for summarizing the grief, loss, and joy package, as I am in the same boat. I watch all of your guy's podcasts and adore you two!

[@Cosmo_em97]

Being diagnosed with adhd has changed my life. Everything makes sense now. The reason you have anxiety going out is cause you know it’s going to be too over stimulating and stressful and it affects your adhd. Food is medicine. If you’re going to eat poorly like processed and fast food or sugary and artificial dyes it’s going to affect your mind and body. Do lots and lots of research 😊 also thank you Abby for being so understanding about it! Your support means everything to him while he navigates this new path. It’s honestly like you’re whole life is different now and you have to readjust to the new life with adhd

[@oliviafeider5613]

I am so sorry for your loss Abby. Thank you for sharing your story. I lost my dad to cancer this past May and I can empathize with you and your family so much. I've learned that there is never a straight path through grief and that there is no timeline. I can see that your grandpa was loved so much and that he is missed terribly. Thinking about you and your loved ones during this difficult time.

[@hannavojtush1025]

I'm getting a MMO in 12 days and I'm Soo excited! We had our two kids and we're done, so I'm ready to sew these abs back together. Like you I hit the gym hard and almost 2 years post partum from the final baby I'm ready to look and feel as strong as I did before the kids. You deserve to feel good!

[@kirstbecca]

Honestly I know the pain from losing my Grandad many years ago now, but thankful he is out of pain and in a better place for him, remember all the memories Abby and I hope everyday you are healing and that he is sending you so many signs, he is always with you in your heart! Stay strong & take your time. Appreciate this podcast episode so much❤

[@halowings3645]

As someone that lives their normal life with a bit of mental health in the way at times, I’m so glad to hear Matt talk about how even as adults we don’t have to make things harder for no reason. A lot of the time there is a simple solution to make it easier and that’s more important than the thing we think we should do or the thing we think would be nice if we could only be more ‘normal’. Having individual needs is normal and listing to your state of mind and intuition and past experience and adjusting your decisions with that in mind is very okay and very worthwhile.

[@Subllama]

I’m so sorry for your loss Abby, your tales of your grandpa are so beautiful and meaningful. This episode is truly beautiful even if it made you go through the grief all over again. Hugs to your family and blessings to them. 🩷This is so heartbreaking 🥺 I’m a twin myself and I can’t imagine the heartbreak

[@katiebusekist6973]

Matt, more power to you if you decide to go the medication route for your adhd! My daughter is on it and it’s been the best decision we could have made for her! She’s thriving and happy and is able to complete great tasks without getting distracted it’s helped her social anxiety tremendously as well! I say you help yourself because you’re always helping others! You’ve got this!!! 🎉

[@clairemanley6899]

I love this podcast and you guys are awesome. I love how open and genuine you are all. This podcast made me cry. Losing a grandparent is like no other pain. Grandparents are such a blessing. Praying for healing and your hearts. ❤

[@MarissaMezari]

Abby, im soooo sorry! Hanging in there! Sending so much love and comfort your way!

[@MeganH740]

My heart goes out to you, Abby. I had an extremely close, loving set of maternal grandparents and lost them when I was in high school. Still to this day at 37 years of age I miss them so deeply that it hurts. Those videos of your Papa are such a gift. Praying for comfort and peace for you & your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. 😔🙏🏼❤️

[@samanthaadams2576]

Also, love listening to Matt philosophizing haha.. part of the sentiment reminds me of Gandhi, “be the change you wish to see in the world.” Don’t apologize for your thoughtfulness…it’s very refreshing. You guys are both so kind ❤

[@MakeupMobster]

Geeez I don’t even know you guys except for watching some shorts you’ve posted in the past but this podcast has me all choked up. I have to say, I’m an old biddy here (43… I know that seems old to you guys but one day you’ll be here and be like wait, I was just 25 yesterday lol), and I have to say how impressed I am with you guys. A lot of your generation seems brain dead and like they lack empathy. It was really impressive to me to hear Matt reminding the audience to reach out and say something if you see. Widow or someone who’s grieving to acknowledge their grief. 23:42 I believe it’s around this time stamp. I lost my grandparents and my parents. It will be almost ten years since my mom passed. I’ve dealt with a lot of grief and he is so right. It’s ok and in fact to the person who’s grieving it feels nice when people acknowledge that you’re going through it. Like I said, I’m really impressed with the maturity here. Your parents and grandparents did a great job raising you all.

[@rachemlil]

We all have to say goodbye to our loved ones. He lived a long good life. You were loved and still are by him.

[@alligotor355]

I lost my grandpa when I was about 12 and it struck me really hard and even to this day I still struggle. Thank you for talking about your loss, Abby, and normalizing how different grief can be because I struggle with grief a lot still especially to this day

[@Daydreamerr13]

I randomly found y’alls channel last year and instantly fell in love. I know people have a lot of opinions on your content, you as individual people etc , but I really love y’all ! Your content is so sweet to idk, no matter what people say . Abby is so sweet I wanna be her friend she is such a kind soul ❤

[@RisingHopeRenee]

Abby, please never feel the need to apologize for your tears. I lost my dad 3 years ago, i did find peace with it but still cry to this day when i talk about it. Seeing you show emotions on here makes me feel even more relatable to you. Actually Makes me feel like im not so alone for having the emotions i do.

[@ourlittleclaytonia4608]

Abby, I am so sorry for your loss! I lost my grandma (who raised me, she was my mom) to pancreatic cancer in 2008 when I was 14. It’s tough and I am at peace now but memories will always bring the tears back every time.

[@dirtbikchik]

I am so sorry yours and your families' loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Abby, you truly look amazing! I have the extra skin as well, and trust me right now, you have all of these thoughts and feelings about it, but you will feel differently about it later in life. You work out so hard that it'll hardly be noticeable down the road.

[@daniellecroce7]

It’s not the same thing, but my uncle sounds soooo much like my dad, and my dad passed away at the beginning of 2020, and ever since I have especially loved talking to my uncle just to hear his voice. Hearing my uncle tell me how proud of me he is, how much he loves me,it is so special

[@nataliafasano503]

Thanks for being so uplifting about motherhood! I think it’s so good for moms to to hear that!!

[@reesescerba]

So sorry for your loss, praying for peace for you and your family.

[@Johnna_K]

Watching this podcast was very very comforting in a way because I’m only 19 and I lost my dad recently on November 29th 2023 so on a certain level I can relate. I’m so sorry for your loss Abby.

[@kristinastyers3004]

The episode with your grandparents was one of my favorites! They are precious!!! I am so very sorry for your loss!❤

[@Aubrey_5611]

Abby I am literally in tears for you, I feel for you so much I lost my grandma when I was 2 years old to a stroke and I miss her everyday I can tell you one thing that helped me get over that loss was to go back and look at all the pictures of her or us together and all of the good moments in her life and all the great parts of her life Im so glad that you are getting over all of the grief of his loss and just know you have so many people and fans praying for you and thinking about you we love you abby❤️‍🩹 and rember to give your self some grace.

[@carmila6940]

This podcast episode was so wholesome. I love that you guys are happier and out of the newborn stage. I'm really sorry for your loss!! And I really relate to Matt with the people anxiety issue. I hope I can shake it off soon

[@dmbalint1997]

Abby I'm so so sorry for your loss. I lost my grandfather in August just as soon as you; finding out a month before his passing that he had cancer. Hearing your story just breaks my heart bc I know how painful it must have been for you. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@Dacodriley]

It’s so hard losing someone and I know your hurting but the way Matt holds your hand and tells you it’s ok the way you telling the story I love y’all’s videos and your little family ❤❤❤

[@sophie8354]

I just lost my grandma. So so sorry Abby. Hugs. He is in heaven.

[@wisleidypuertas9640]

Immediate tears! sorry for your loss Abbey, how wonderful it is though that you have all those beautiful memories to look back on and that you have so much of him with you always, because he instilled in you his joy and personality. It’s such a painful process to lose someone you love so dearly, but it’s only a loss because you love them so dearly. To have loved and have been loved like that is such a beautiful blessing. I love your podcast, and just your honesty and vulnerability. Wishing you all the best and you’ll be in my prayers during this grieving season ❤

[@erinmctague7188]

I lost my grandmother in June 2019 to dementia she had suffered for a few years. Unfortunately my brother and I living so far away we couldn’t go to the funeral. But knowing when I visit my family again (dad’s family) she won’t be there is difficult. When I found out about her passing I thought she doesn’t have to suffer anymore but also my grandma is gone. I still think about her all the time and I’m glad she lived a big life. I was her oldest granddaughter through her oldest son. I think she’s with my little dog who passed away over 4 years ago and that makes me smile.

[@lucystingz]

my 10 year old cat just passed away today and i’m extremely heartbroken. it was comforting listening to you talking about grief knowing im not alone. I’m so so sorry for your loss Abby, sending so much love 🫂

[@katiehartzler11]

I lost my grandma on January 3rd, so this episode wrecked me. But it was also so beautiful to know that Abby had a relationship with her grandpa like I did with my grandma. Grief is weird, but a reminder of those we love. 💕

[@emilyferguson8145]

Wow didn’t realize how much I was going to need this episode until I unexpectedly lost my aunt this week. I really appreciate you both being so open. I don’t think I’ve ever commented on anything but I definitely wanted you to know that the vulnerability you show is appreciated. So sorry for your loss.

[@leighlynshifflett9991]

I’m so sorry for your loss! My 2 month old daughter passed away 3 weeks ago from SIDS, I have 3 older boys and watching them have to grieve their baby sister at 1, 4, and 6 years old is just as hard as having to grieve for her myself.

[@luba.ukrainian4267]

So sorry. I know pain of child loss too! My son passed away after being born.. also watched my 2 boys grieve 🥲

[@leighlynshifflett9991]

@@luba.ukrainian4267 watching the children grieve is so hard! They don’t fully understand what happened and it makes no sense to them, so it’s even harder

[@Boringmama6]

I watched the podcast with your grandparents Abby, and I thought they were the absolute sweetest❤ I’m so sorry for your loss. That’s amazing that you have those memories and that podcast. Prayers for you and your grandma during this sad time.❤

[@myamulvey]

Our love and support is with you in this time of greif. Your papa was a wonderful life to be celebrated. ❤❤❤

[@oliviapinter9478]

I've had some if not all of the same social problems as you Matt, I feel you. I am diagnosed with quite a few things and I didn't talk for 9 years growing up because of it. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa Abby 💞My grandma very recently also passed from cancer🩷I'm sending love and prayers for y'all 🩷🩷🩷

[@SPress0227]

Yes, I am so grateful you let us meet him!!! My grandparents meant so much to me, and I was raised with them also. They also shaped me into who I am today. Love this podcast and watch it every week!! Much love from Missouri❤

[@michelecopchonak8426]

Abby I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.

[@cuterinki1]

I lost my father exactly a month ago.. today is the first day i had the courage to open KZbin n this was the 1 video which came to my page.. thank you sharing your story.. it felt weirdly comforting .. really sorry for your loss.. stay strong 🙏🏻

[@TheKrisen]

I lost my grandpa in December. He was there for everything. Everything. Miss him so much.

[@Hippierae42893]

I work in the Healthcare field; and i have for almost 15 years. I love it. And i takè care of people of every age and stage of life. And i am very numb to death but when i seen my grandpa right before he passed. I hate that image of him. But his smile and laugh is something i pray i never lose ❤

[@corinamclaughlin1032]

Matt good job with the phone call story that means so much in the end. Yall are the sweetest

[@katiekury8656]

Just on the ADHD topic, sending you love on the journey of diagnosis and everything that comes afterwards Matt. I was diagnosed last year and decided to try medication. I was really hopeful that it would help but for me it was not a good fit. I tried a lot of different types and doses and the small benefits did not outweigh the negative side effects. And at first it was very disappointing but I am at peace with it now. What helped me the most was self understanding (and diagnosis’ understanding), acceptance and cognitive behavioural therapy. CBT (adhd specific) gave me a handful of tangible tools and techniques that help me in areas that I struggle with that no medication will help.

[@k80plans67]

Abby we need a book club! Thank you for opening up to us!

[@lisafitzgerald1850]

I am so so so sorry for your loss Abby. We just lost my Poppy too and the level of heartbreak I have felt is so hard. Like you, I grew up with my grandparents. Every Sunday we would go for a drive around the bay together, I would spend weekends there for sleepovers, we were so close so I totally understand your heartbreak. Thinking about you.

[@pattucker5272]

You look fabulous Abby and you should be proud of the fact that you have given birth to 2 kids. It is what is on the inside that counts not the outside. Keep up the good work❤❤

[@laureny7445]

Abby, my dad was diagnosed with cancer and became septic a couple weeks after his first treatment. Time does heal the wounds but don’t feel bad for crying and grieving. It’s all part of the process of healing!

[@peppermccullar3479]

I've been through in the past and know of someone has been through something not to long ago and I love and care for this person and they are on social media so this person has gone MIA for a while so it is also worse for them but I told them that they would always have that pain but it would eventually get better! And so will yours! Praying for all of you going through this!😭