Episode 9 – The Life After Death Podclass – What’s Next?
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We can’t change what happened, but we can change what happened next.
9 days after Zoi died, my house emptied out. My friends and family had to get back to their lives. And for the next several weeks, my life felt as fluid as my thoughts. It didn’t take very long to realize that I had no idea what my next steps were, and I felt really unprepared for what lie ahead. I had so many doubts about the future and I was afraid. Any attempt to do normal activities and my energy was drained instantly.
I wasn’t sure how I was going to survive this but I believed that was a light on the other side of this darkness. I just didn’t know how to get there. My mindset had to be reframed. I couldn’t change what happened. I could only change what happens next. I was sad and with as heavy as my heart was, this new normal felt like a dream. And, none of it was going to make any sense whatsoever until I moved. I had to take the first step and then committed to the next.
6-years later, I realize that no one could have walked this journey for me. It taught me that others can walk it with me though. We don’t have to traverse the abyss without a plan and a guide to help us through – that’s someone who can prepare us as much as possible for what is up ahead on our journey – both good and bad.
Because of my guides, I found a way to get up and live beyond my loss, and I don’t want another person to have to walk their journey of grief alone or without a guide - to help them understand what’s going on now, so they can explore what’s next.
If you have lost a loved one, I invite you to find your guide for the next part of your grief journey. Who represents the most relevance in your life right now to help you survive this?
And if you’re helping someone who lost a loved one – BE the guide for them. Walk with them, hold space for them, Help find them to find the resources THEY need. Ask them how they are doing in the days, weeks, even months later. It will go a long way with them and they will know you genuinely care.
Thank you for listening to this Life after Death Pod class. If this pod class helped you , Please message me and let me know what impacted you the most and share this Pod class with your family, friends and others who need to hear it.
You have what you need to get through the first 8-days after your loss. You’re not alone. I get it. I’ve been in the same place you are right now and I know it’s not easy.
I’m always updating my website with new, practical resources for navigating grief including my book “A Sherpa Named Zoi. How to walk through grief and live with intention.” You can find the link to my website and my email address in the show notes below.
I know this time is very difficult for you. So, let’s stay connected. Message me with more topics that you’d like me to cover and I’ll bring in my team of experts to help you when you need it the most.
I’m Eric Hodgdon. I’m not a PhD. I’m a DaD… I’m Zoi’s dad. I’m a guide and I am building a system to help people get up from their sudden setbacks.
I know what this journey means to you. imagine being able to lead yourself throught the next 8-weeks of your journey not be led by the grief for months and even years later.
So, Let’s continue to walk together.
Email: eric@erichodgdon.com
Zoi's Story: youtu.be/ihp1_szQlM8
Website: www.erichodgdon.com
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