The Empty Cot: Grief, Guilt, and the Ghost in the Nursery

By Alexis Zachariou | 28 July 2026 | Comments Off on The Empty Cot: Grief, Guilt, and the Ghost in the Nursery
An empty cot in a dim, misty nursery, evoking grief, absence and the ghostly memory of a lost baby.

A fictional psychodynamic reflection on baby loss, maternal guilt and the ghosts that can haunt the nursery. Through Mandy’s session, The Empty Cot explores how grief can turn inward, making love feel dangerous and absence feel alive.

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