“For anyone thinking that grief has an end date or timeline—oh my God, get over yourself. It doesn’t.”

In this episode of Grief'd Up, host Rebecca Feinglos sits down with Tara Accardo, founder of Losses Become Gains and host of the Life with Grief podcast. Tara shares her personal journey of navigating loss, including the deaths of both her parents and her beloved dog, Princess. Together, they explore the complexities of grief, the societal expectations surrounding it, and the importance of finding joy and meaning after loss.

Tara recounts her experiences with anticipatory grief as her mother battled esophageal cancer, followed by her father's decline due to prostate cancer. She reflects on the emotional toll of losing both parents, and her dog, Princess,  in such a short span of time– how the pandemic added another layer to her grief journey. Tara emphasizes the significance of community and support, as well as the need to honor the memory of loved ones while also rediscovering oneself in the aftermath of loss.

Join Rebecca and Tara as they discuss the delicate balance between acknowledging grief and embracing the possibility of joy. They delve into the idea that grief is not linear and that comfort can coexist with the pain of loss. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that while grief may shape our lives, it does not have to define them.

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