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When Love Means Letting Go: My Goodbye to Contact
The 3 Stride Podcast
The 3 Stride Podcast
When Love Means Letting Go: My Goodbye to Contact
Apr 24, 2026
Season 5
Episode 201
Laura Fernandez
Laura is solo in this episode, with Molly and Julia returning next week. This is a heavier conversation that touches on loss, grief, and end-of-life decisions.
In this episode, Laura covers:
- The day everything changed and the onset of colic
- Navigating the decision not to pursue surgery again
- Processing grief, guilt, and questioning whether she made the right choice
- Finding peace in the four beautiful months Contact had at the end