In this episode, Shannon discusses the importance of acknowledging grief as we enter a new year. She emphasizes that grief does not adhere to a calendar and that it's okay to carry your grief into the new year. Shannon encourages listeners to give themselves permission to feel their emotions, talk about their losses, and move at their own pace. She reassures that healing is not linear and that it's possible to find joy while still grieving. The episode serves as a reminder that being authentic and honest about one's feelings is crucial for healing.
Takeaways
A new year does not cancel your grief.
Grief is a part of your story, not something to leave behind.
You don't have to pretend to be okay to move forward.
You can hold grief and still hope for joy.
Healing doesn't come with a timeline; it's a process.
Give yourself permission to feel without explaining.
You can set goals while still grieving.
Grief changed you, and that's okay.
You're doing better than you think you are.
A new year allows for the real you to show up.
