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Sisterhood Through Grief
Episodes
30 episodes
Episode 30# - The 5th Stage of Grief...Acceptance
In this episode, all 6 of the women discuss what Elisabeth Kubler-Ross called the 5th Stage of Grief: Acceptance. We speak from our own experiences of grief in a support-group like format to help those who are experiencing loss. We understand t...
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Episode #29: What to do and NOT to do
This episode is one that can help not only someone who is experiencing grief, but also those who are looking to help console someone who is going through grief. Not knowing what to say or do when you want to help someone who is grieving c...
Episode #28 - The 4th Stage of Grief...Depression
It is important to understand that the depression stage of grief is not a sign of mental illness. This stage feels like it will last forever. This episode Ami and Christina discuss how they worked through their depression from their losses and ...
Episode #27 - The 3rd Stage of Grief...Bargaining
In this episode, Ami, Christina, and Melanie discuss the 3rd Stage of Grief...Bargaining. The stages are not necessarily linear. Spoken from personal experiences, the conversation can help provide understanding, support, and hope to anyone goin...
Episode #26 - The 2nd Stage of Grief...Anger
Elisabeth Kubler Ross breaks down grief into 5 stages. This episode is Stage 2...Anger. This podcast episode is hosted by Kris and Patti, who discuss their experiences during this stage and how they managed their anger.
Episode #25 - The 1st stage of grief...Denial
The first of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief is Denial. In this episode, Ami and Christina discuss candidly and honestly what this state of being in denial looked like to them, how it felt, and how they went about dealing with this...
Episode #24 - Traditions and a new normal
In this episode, Ami, Christina, and Melanie discuss the balancing of holding on to traditions and creating a new normal. It can be painful to continue doing things the same way as before your loss, but it can be difficult when the time comes t...
Episode #23 - Sisterhood Through Grief Episode 23 - It's been 3 years - where am I
Three years out sounds like a long time; for someone grieving, they may not be able to comprehend their life at the 3-year mark. In this episode, Ami, Brenda, and Christina discuss the "third year" and what that can look like. Always hone...
Episode #22 - Mother's Day
Like all holidays, Mother's Day can be especially tough, when you are both the Mother and Father to your children, due to the death of a spouse. This episode discusses the feelings that arise on Mothers Day, while you are grieving, and thoughts...
Episode #21 - Grieving is all in your own time
"Moving too fast, moving too slow, getting stuck, move on", and other comments that are often made in regards to how someone is handling their grief. In this episode, Ami, Brenda, Christina, and Melanie discuss how everyone's grief is personal ...
Episode #20 - Divorce and Spousal Loss are NOT the Same
In this episode, Kris, Melanie, and Patti discuss the differences between the pain from divorce and the loss of a spouse. Many times, people compare divorce with spousal loss, where in fact they are NOT the same.
Episode #19 - Perspectives on Losing Your Wife
In this episode, Ami and Christina welcome Jan, who lost his wife to cancer, to discuss the similarities and differences in the female/male grieving process.The candid, raw, and heartfelt conversation covers the importance of support fr...
Episode #18 - Finding Gratitude During Grief
It may seem like an impossible task to find gratitude when you are in your darkest moments. In this episode, Ami and Christina discuss the benefits of finding gratitude, how to recognize the good things in your life, and how this practice helps...
Episode #17 - The Importance of Grief Support
Having support during your grief journey is priceless. For the first time, the Sisterhood welcomes a guest in this episode. Patrice Austin was the Executive Director and facilitator at Hearts and Hope, the grief support group where the Sisterho...
Episode #16 - To Date of Not to Date...That's the Million $ Question
The million-dollar question is when to date and/or to date or not to date. In this episode, Ami, Brenda, and Christina discuss their experiences regarding the dilemma around dating after the loss of a spouse. Informative and honest,...
Episode #15 - BFF...Maybe Not Forever
In this episode, Ami, Christina, and Kris discuss how friendships change during the grief process. It was surprising to find, how along with life situations changing, many of the friendships, that we thought were forever, changed too.&nbs...
Episode #14 - Anger...Need I Say More?
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross has Anger as the 2nd Stage of Grief. While anger is a very uncomfortable emotion, it is one that you must go through while grieving to get to healing. In this episode, Ami, Christina, Kris, and Melanie discuss how they exp...
Episode #13 - Packing Up Their Things
One emotionally daunting decision that is eventually tackled is figuring out what to do with the deceased's things. When should you pack up the belongings; what should you do with the things; and can you part with the sentimental items, are all...
Episode #12 - Adjusting to a New Life
Adjusting to a new normal is part of the grief journey. Ami and Christina discuss how they navigated their new lives and provide advice and ideas to help create a new existence. Sometimes knowing others are going through your same pain is...
Episode #11 - The Second Year
In this episode, Ami, Christina, Kris and Melanie discuss the challenges, expectations and assumptions that can come about in the second year of grief. In a support group-like format, the women offer truth of their experiences and empathe...
Episode #10 - Finding Faith When All Seems Lost
When you suffer the loss of a loved one, it can be hard to find solace in God or Faith. In this episode, Ami, Christina, Kris, and Patti discuss the ways they came to find their faith again after tragic losses and how that impacted their healin...
Episode #9 - Things We Do For Ourselves
This episode, Things We Do For Ourselves, Ami and Melanie discuss the importance of self-care and self-love while going through the journey of grief. This informative and vulnerable conversation offers ideas, advice, and support for those...
Episode #8 - The "W" Word
This episode, Ami, Christina, and Melanie discuss how it feels to be labeled a "widow" or as they say, the "W" word. The discussion is funny, helpful, and can provide understanding and hope for anyone who is on a journey of grief.