The Day After | Where grief stories connect us

Building a Resilience Muscle: Blair's Story of Family, Forgiveness, and Healing | The Day After Ep. 2


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Welcome back to another episode of The Day After. In this heartfelt discussion, hosts CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino are joined by Blair, a woman who has faced significant loss and emerged as a beacon of resilience and strength.

Blair shares her poignant story, beginning with her turbulent childhood marked by her father's addiction and her parents' divorce. She dives into how these early experiences shaped her mental health struggles and her path to forgiveness and understanding. Blair's narrative takes us through her journey of reconciliation with her father, his battle with terminal illness, and how their shared experiences laid the foundation for the Global Resilience Project, a transformative movement aimed at helping others through storytelling.

As Blair recounts, the past few years brought unprecedented challenges, including the loss of multiple close family members, her miscarriage, and her own grappling with mental health. Despite—or perhaps because of—these hardships, Blair has dedicated herself to becoming a grief and resilience expert. She provides valuable insights into the concept of resilience, not as merely bouncing back, but as bouncing forward, continually striving for growth and healing.

Through candid conversations about the role of mental health, sobriety, and even alternative therapies like plant medicine, Blair opens up about her deepest struggles and the profound moments of clarity she's experienced along the way. Her story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the impact of sharing, helping listeners understand that while the journey through grief is deeply personal, it is also a universal human experience.

Prepare to be moved and inspired by Blair's story, as we explore the complexities of grief, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. Join us in this episode of The Day After, and let's navigate the path of rebuilding after loss, together.

A personal note from the hosts: After much reflection, we've decided that this season of "The Day After" will be our final one. It has been a profound honor to share this journey through grief with all of you. As CJ steps back to focus on other ventures, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your support, your stories, and your willingness to navigate these difficult conversations alongside us. Though the podcast is ending, we hope the conversations about grief and loss continue, and that our episodes remain a resource for those who need them. If you've found comfort in our discussions, Ashley and Liz will continue Sit, Lay, Rest - our pet grief podcast - you can follow them on Instagram at @sitlayrest. Thank you for being part of our community.

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