Susan celebrates a year of podcasting, she also is recording this on the third anniversary of her husband's passing. There's a lot of lessons she's learned over the years about grief and how to best manage it. She shares the top ten tips that have helped her through her grief journey and in processing a lot of complex emotions coming at her. It is definitely a process, but the good news is that resilience gets easier as you practice it and that there is hope out there.
Key Takeaways:
- Susan records this episode on the three year anniversary of her husband's passing.
- This podcast has been an important part of Susan's grief journey.
- Self-care is incredibly important when you're grieving.
- Whatever is good for your soul, do that.
- There is no normal. What feels good for you is what you should do.
- Susan has found blessings in new friends.
- It's okay if people flow in and out of your life.
- Set good boundaries with yourself.
- If you don't wanna go somewhere, it's okay. Don't go!
- If someone is not feeding your soul, you're not obligated to keep entertaining the relationship!
- Susan decided to do a gratitude practice, and she is so glad she did!
- There is hope out there!
- Resiliency is a muscle! It gets easier and easier as we go.
- If someone asks you for help, show up for them.
- We all feel guilty after our loved one has passed.
- We all wish things were different, but they're not. So count your blessings. You're here today, just take a small step forward.
- This is your opportunity to rebuild who you are.
Resources:
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