When Nicole's husband died unexpectedly on a business trip, she very quickly found herself having to pick up the pieces so she could carry on for her 2 young children. In this episode we talk about how Nicole persisted through this challenging time in her life and rediscovered who she is, what she liked in order to build a new life without her husband by her side.
1:37 Grieving the life you thought you were going to have
1:50 Someone who helped in a way Nicole would have never thought to ask
3:28 Discovering what she liked, instead of what was on auto pilot because it was something they enjoyed as a couple
4:29 How her husband died
6:00 Ways people jumped in
6:58 Feeling like she could handle it all
7:30 Hindsight on asking for help
8:35 What kept her going
17:30 Finding support in comradery with others
18:32 Things people say that are NOT supportive
22:39 How her identity has changed
26:00 Being the good girl, perfectionist, people pleasing
31:36 How she got to know herself again
37:00 The different ways people handle death and process
39:35 Honoring your feelings and truth
40:00 Be specific with what you offer to do for someone
43:26 Final thoughts on experiencing loss, grief and identity shift
The older we get the more attune we become that unexpected things can happen at any time in our lives.
Caring for an aging family member comes with so many twists and turns and you are not alone. I can help you navigate this complicated time in your life.
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