Episode 3: Grieving the Living - Letting Go without Goodbye

What happens when the person you’re grieving is still alive? For many Black Sheep, going no contact feels like mourning the living — a loss with no funeral, no closure, and no space to grieve. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Scoggins unpacks the hidden weight of grieving someone who’s still here but no longer safe to keep in your life.

We’ll explore:

 • Why grieving the living is one of the hardest goodbyes

 • The emotional stages you may cycle through again and again

 • How society misunderstands this unique kind of grief

 • Rituals, journaling prompts, and healing practices to honor your loss

Because mourning the living doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational, entertainment, and empowerment purposes only. It is not a substitute for therapy and does not create a therapeutic relationship. These are sensitive topics that we discuss in this podcast and if something has triggered you please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area