The loss of a loved one is a very difficult experience to navigate and LITERALLY sucks. In Part 2 of our grief series, Ashley and Jess explore how we adjust to life after the loss of a loved one. Grief is an individual experience and often looks different for everyone. In this episode, we discuss unexpected loss, anticipated loss, and loss of a loved one by suicide. We share our go-to methods for taking care of yourself and others who may be experiencing grief. Whether you've lost a loved one, are supporting someone who has, or is seeking to understand grief better, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice.

You don’t want to miss:

• Grief is a personal and unique experience; with a timeline that is unique and should be approached with compassion.

• Allowing yourself to feel and express your emotions in your own way is crucial in the healing process.

• Building a support network can significantly aid in coping with loss.

• Professional help can be invaluable, and seeking it is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Links and resources:

• Follow us on Instagram: @_thesupportcircle

• For more about us and what we do, check out our website

• Dr. David Kessler - Grief.com, Healing with David Kessler podcast

• Grief Out Loud Podcast - Jana DeCristofaro, Dougy Center

• Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Center For Loss (centerforloss.com)

• The Grief Recovery Handbook - Russell Friedman and John W. James (griefrecoverymethod.com)

• Joy Anderson - SDCA Monthly Webinar on Grief & work of Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Walking with the Bereaved

• Guided Meditations on Grief - Calm App, Headspace, Let’s Meditate, Insight Timer

• The Yellow House on the Left: What Dying Young is Teaching Me About Living - Chelsea Berler

Some of Jessie’s favorite children’s books include “A Shelter for Sadness” by Anne Book & David Litchfield, “One Wave At a Time” by Holly Thompson, and “The Next Place” by Warren Hanson.

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