What Is Your Grief Story? | An Excerpt From My Book

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In the quiet moments of reflection, we often find ourselves face-to-face with our deepest losses. Join me today as I embark on a unique episode of "Grieving Voices," where I read an excerpt from my  self-published book, "The Guided Heart: Moving Through Grief and Finding Spiritual Solace." Let's discover how my own experiences with loss from a young age have unknowingly mirrored the language of grief recovery even before I formally encountered it.<br/><br/>In this heartfelt session, I explore:The personal impact of losing my father at eight years old.How grief manifested in different aspects of my life.The therapeutic power of journaling during my high school years.Insights into emotional unavailability and its effects on family dynamics.<br/>In this episode, I also draw connections between the content in my book written before learning about grief recovery methods and the concepts found within them. I share thoughts on letting go, acknowledging pain points, and coping mechanisms that can span decades.<br/><br/>Grief isn't selective; it touches all corners of life, including relationships, careers, finances, and more. The way we cope can either mend or strain our emotional health. My story is not unique – it echoes many others’ struggles with life after loss.<br/><br/>Reflect on your path by following along in an exercise I propose—writing down your feelings to confront the emotional weight you carry. It’s not just cathartic; it’s a step toward understanding and clarity.<br/><br/>As we continue exploring various dimensions of grief throughout future episodes of "Grieving Voices," remember that each person’s path toward healing is unique. Whether through reconnecting with faith or finding solace within oneself after experiencing profound losses—as I did—the goal remains constant: acknowledging our pain so that we may embrace life more fully and presently.<br/><br/>RESOURCES:My Book, The Guided Heart: Moving Through Grief & Finding Spiritual SolaceBook | The Grief Recovery HandbookDo Grief Differently™️Episode Sponsor: Magic Mind | Use the code "GRIEVINGVOICES" to receive 20% off_______<br/><br/>NEED HELP?<br/><br/>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis TextSupport the showThis episode is sponsored by Do Grief Differently™️, my twelve-week, one-on-one, in-person/online program for grievers who have suffered any type of loss to feel better. Click here to learn new tools, grief education, and the only evidence-based method for moving beyond the pain of grief. <br/><br/>Would you like to join the mission of Grieving Voices in normalizing grief and supporting hurting hearts everywhere? Become a supporter of the show HERE. <br/><br/><br/>

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