#271: Grieving Well

Mar 22, 2021, 12:08 PM

There are no magical phrases that smooth the rough edges of grief so how can you help a friend grieve well? If you’ve lost someone you love, this one will make you feel seen. If you happen to be in a season of grief yourself,  grab some tissues and settle in. Rebecca asks us about our recent experience and we give you our very raw version. Listen for perspective shifts on how to grieve well and keep your eyes open to see the sweetness God provides in the darkest times.

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:
  • Leave a review in March and you will be entered to win a Stash it or Trash it item to try with us!
  • The new Better Life Bags embossed leather 
  • Jennifer, Sarah and Katherine’s are topping the Patreon Strugg charts
  • The importance of understanding that all grief counts
  • The different roles we play in the grieving process
  • Kate is working on creating a corner of the internet where those grieving can place messages that they would send to their loved ones. Stay tuned!
  • How to take advantage of moments with those you know you will lose
  • Grieving complicated relationships 
  • How to plan for the eventual grief
  • How to help a friend grieve well + things to avoid
  • The number one tip to help someone you know grieve well
  • The importance of exploring your strengths and weaknesses in grief
  • How to love your family well when it comes to diving up sentimental belongings  
  • How to share your story of grief while being thoughtful of others grieving with you
  • Hope in the Dark: Believing God Is Good When Life Is Not by Craig Groeschel
  • Ways God was sweet to us in our grief
  • Peloton app and hashtag #strugglingwell
  • Killing us softly: Rebecca’s passwords, Em’s career choice, Kate’s volunteering
  • Giving us life: Rebecca is loving her body + exercise, Em loves the show Psych,  Kate is feeling empowerment in grief
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