Show Notes
How can you find hope and create a meaningful life after losing your life partner?
The reality is grief is not a linear process and feelings will shift from sorrow, to anger, to confusion to frustration.
Give yourself permission to grieve, to heal and know it is possible to move towards a positive and meaningful life after loss.
Listen as I talk about:
Seeking support during the grieving process and how it can positively impact your journey.
Finding hope even in the darkest moments.
Creating a life filled with purpose and meaning post-loss.
Giving yourself permission to grieve in your own way.
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