Caregiving for anyone is an act of love, but that responsibility and unspoken end-of-life plans can linger in grief long after loss.
In this episode, Justin Weidenfeld reflects on caring for his grandmother, Grandy B, and marks the first grief anniversary and birthday following her death. He shares how caregiving gradually became part of his life and how stepping into medical and financial responsibility brought both closeness and strain. The episode explores how the absence of clear end-of-life planning conversations created confusion and emotional weight after her passing, especially as money and legacy became intertwined with grief.
Through honest reflection, Justin offers a look at honoring a grandparent, the quiet demands of caregiving, and how the conversations we avoid can shape grief anniversaries for years to come.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Death, Money, And The Purpose Of Currency Of Grief
01:05 Honoring My Grandmother And Marking A Grief Anniversary
04:50 Love, Identity, And Family Legacy
11:32 Dementia, Decline, And Stepping Into Caregiving
17:26 Becoming Medical And Financial Power Of Attorney
19:47 Hospice, Final Goodbyes, And Unanswered Questions
24:05 Estate Administration And Family Conflict After Death
38:31 When Money Becomes Tied To Love And Grief
52:23 Carrying Her Legacy And What I Learned
If you’d like to donate in honor of Grandy B’s legacy, you can donate to Experience Camps for Grieving Children, an organization she named as a beneficiary of her Estate (Mention The Currency of Grief Podcast in your donation): https://experiencecamps.org/?campaign=456056
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