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GRIEF AND LIGHT
This space was created for you by someone who gets it – your grief, your foundation-shattering reality, and the question of what the heck do we do with the shattered pieces of life and loss around us.
It’s also for the listener who wants to better understand their grieving person, and perhaps wants to learn how to help.
Now in its fourth season, the Grief and Light podcast features both solo episodes and interviews with first-hand experiencers, authors, and professionals, who shine a light on the spectrum of experiences, feelings, secondary losses, and takeaways.
As a bereaved sister, I share my personal story of the sudden loss of my younger brother, only sibling, one day after we celebrated his 32nd birthday. I also delve into how that loss, trauma, and grief catapulted me into a truth-seeking journey, which ultimately led me to answer "the calling" of creating this space I now call Grief and Light.
Since launching the first episode on March 30, 2023, the Grief and Light podcast and social platforms have evolved into a powerful resource for grief-informed support, including one-on-one grief guidance, monthly grief circles, community, and much more.
With each episode, you can expect open and authentic conversations sharing our truth, and explorations of how to transmute the grief experience into meaning, and even joy.
My hope is to make you feel less alone, and to be a beacon of light and source of information for anyone embarking on this journey.
"We're all just walking each other HOME." - Ram Dass
Thank you for being here.
We're in this together.
Nina, Yosef's Sister
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For more information, visit: griefandlight.com
GRIEF AND LIGHT
5 Years without You: The Ripple Effect
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Host, Nina Rodriguez, reflects on her journey through grief as she commemorates the fifth anniversary of her brother's passing. She shares personal insights on the emotional complexities surrounding grief anniversaries, the importance of creating meaningful rituals, and the impact of her brother's life on her own. Through a poignant reading of the speech she delivered at his memorial, Nina emphasizes the interconnectedness of life and the enduring legacy of love and remembrance.
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Takeaways:
- Grief is a personal journey that evolves over time.
- Creating rituals can help honor the memory of loved ones.
- Anticipatory grief can often feel more intense than the actual anniversary.
- It's important to allow oneself to feel emotions without pressure.
- Milestones in grief can bring unexpected challenges.
- Finding joy in memories can be a healing process.
- The impact of a loved one can ripple through many lives.
- It's okay to not have grand gestures for anniversaries.
- Connection with nature can provide comfort during grief.
- Sharing stories keeps the memory of loved ones alive.
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