As we enter into the Holiday season, it can be a difficult time for anyone experiencing a loss…the death of someone you love, a layoff at work, the passing of a loving fur baby, a recent breakup, or even the distance that has been created amongst family members who are sitting down together for a Thanksgiving meal.  

While grief and pain are perfectly normal and understandable in these situations, learning how to tap into gratitude can be a valuable tool for healing.  

Join me and my widow friends, Jenny Salkheld and Erin Hente, for a conversation - and even some laughter -  about finding gratitude in the healing process.  These women are inspiring to me as I go through the grief journey of losing my husband to cancer. 

Bonus part of the episode:  Discover how to support someone close to you that is grieving and also find out what not to say.

Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

In this episode you’ll hear:  

• [7:19] How we took the leap and found support at Camp Widow
• [10:50] Realizing that everyone in the room has a shared experience 
• [20:43] Celebrating the stories of our loved one and how they keep us going
• [28:07] How do you find gratitude when going through the grieving process?
• [33:17] Not allowing the judgment and expectations of others define our own happiness
• [39:28] What not to say to a person in grief
• [47:25] The things that people have done that have made all the difference
• [58:23] Keeping the legacy of our loved one as we make new memories
• [1:03:07] Sharing some final words of wisdom as we continue our journey of healing

 

Connect with Jenny Salkeld here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-salkeld-638a263/ 

Connect with Erin Hente here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhente/ 

 

Related Podcast Episodes: 

The Power of Gratitude (Episode #7)

Gratitude - The Key to Happiness (Episode #41)

Reflecting on My Husband’s Legacy & Lessons (Episode #114)