During Episode 2 of the Raw and Real Podcast, host Linda Piazza guides us through what to do when you’re craving a conversation with someone you’ve lost. If you’ve ever reached to pick up the phone to call someone who is no longer in your life, this episode can offer you the comfort of knowing you are not alone.
Episode Highlights:
- Have you ever craved a conversation you can no longer have?
- There is a reminder of that loss each time this happens.
- You may be having a lonely cup of coffee, when once you enjoyed that coffee with a conversation.
- The reminder that someone is no longer there happens when you want to talk to them and realize again that you can't.
- Linda's sister always called on her birthday. When that phone call didn't come in this year, that was a painful reminder. It's almost like getting the news of that loss all over again.
- Think of someone you used to be close friends with and you've had a falling out with them. They may be the first person you'd think of to call in certain situations, but then you remember that you can't call them. This is a reminder of what you lost.
- Re-examine the situation and see if it can be salvaged. Pick up the phone and let them know you miss them and would like to resolve the situation.
- The loss in a divorce is a little bit different than the loss associated with death.
- It's an instant forgetfulness that happens that makes you think you can call that person.
- Do you call somebody else? Do you have a meltdown? Do you write a letter? You can talk out loud and hope that they can hear you.
- You can still tell them what you're thinking, how you feel, or about an exciting thing that happened.
- Linda describes some of the people and conversations that she misses.
- Sometimes in life we are too busy for friends and family. Someone calls and we decide not to pick up the phone and we don't call them back. Some regret comes with that.
- Be present. Work on your relationships. Don’t take phone calls for granted.
- Be purposeful in building relationships and having conversations.
3 Key Points:
- Many people crave conversations with those who are no longer in their lives.
- You can try having a conversation out loud with your lost loved one, believing they might hear you.
- Be present and focus on your relationships. Appreciate every call.
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