Only those who have been in the process of making, loving, and losing family can talk about what it feels like, yet all of us can learn from it.

In today's episode, I'm joined by the Author, Advocate, Speaker, and Podcaster Jessica Fein. Jessica's relationship with grief started when she lost her sister, who was only three years older, at the age of 27. Several years later, her daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease, taking Jessica and her family through a chaotic journey of heart-wrenching challenges, relentless battles, love, laughter, and lessons about life, grief, and the indomitable human spirit.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear Jessica's thoughts on caring for loved ones with special needs and the significance of finding ways to include them in daily life. She also talks about Dalia, her daughter, who was diagnosed with MERRF syndrome, her family's life before and after the diagnosis, the deep connection between grief and creativity, and much more.

Tune in and listen to episode 262 of Grief and Happiness, and learn more about Jessica's powerful journey through the profound joys and painful challenges of love and loss.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Jessica talks about the diagnosis that changed her and her family's lives (1:40)
• About Dalia's determination to BE in this world (5:10)
• Grief has many layers, and it is different for each one of us (10:00)
• Figuring out how to integrate losses (16:50)
• Self-care can be a two-edged sword (22:10)
• Creativity and grief go really well together (24:50)

Connect with Jessica Fein:

• Website
• Instagram
• Book: Jessica Fein - Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes
• I Don't Know How You Do It podcast

Let's Connect:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
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• Twitter
• Pinterest
• The Grief and Happiness Alliance
• Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief

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