Sandy Weiner, founder of Last First Date and The Woman of Value, is passionate about helping women communicate and lead with power and grace. She guides women to know their true worth, do work that lights them up, and live up to their potential in every way. Sandy shares her grief story and how to navigate grief.
Key Takeaways:
- Sandy shares her grief story with her son.
- At the age of 5, Sandy lost her son. They said it was an 'ear infection' at first.
- When seeking comfort for her grief, the hospital staff treated her so poorly. What was going on? She just lost a child.
- Sandy asked to do a CAT scan and none of the doctors were listening to her.
- Susan understands completely. She had to corner a doctor to get the real information about her husband. They just didn't want to tell her.
- Instead of fighting her son's diagnosis, Sandy chose to accept it.
- How does Sandy celebrate her son's life?
- Life is short. Stop being in toxic relationships. It's time to empower yourself.
- You have control over what you will allow in your life.
- What happened to your friends who couldn't handle your grief?
- People don't know what you need if you don't tell them.
- It's so important to communicate with your friends.
- When you're grieving sometimes, you don't always know what you want.
- How can friends show up and be helpful?
- Susan remembers how she had so much food after her husband passed. She had to throw it away.
- Not happy with how someone is treating you? Speak up.
- If you fall apart, everybody else does.
- Need coaching as a widow? Reach out to Sandy.
Resources:
Lastfirstdate.com
Sandy with LinkedIn
