Grief isn’t a dirty word. It’s part of life — and it deserves to be talked about.

In this deeply moving episode, Melis sits down with her close friend Ashley — a wife, mom, and interior designer — who shares her story of losing her son, Alex, to cancer seven years ago. With honesty, heart, and strength, Ashley opens up about what grief really looks like, and why she’s on a mission to bring these conversations into the light.

Whether you’ve experienced loss or want to better support someone who has, this episode is a powerful reminder that you’re not alone — and you don’t need to have the perfect words to be present.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Ashley’s mission to normalize grief and open up real conversations about loss

• The truth about what grief looks and feels like — years later

• How to support a grieving parent (and what not to say)

• Keeping Alex’s memory alive in everyday, meaningful ways

• Why talking about grief helps us all feel more human and less alone

Please listen with an open heart — and share with someone who needs to hear it.

xoxo

melis

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