Coming Back: Conversations on life after loss

J Mase III lost his father, grandmother, and job in 2012. His new book And Then I Got Fired: One Transqueer's Reflections on Grief, Unemployment & Inappropriate Jokes About Death is an exploration of his grief as well as a love letter to other trans people experiencing loss. We're talking about how death is the ultimate abandonment, how our job as the living is to continue healing after death, and why the pain of black and trans grief often goes unseen. Also this week, I'm talking about the grief of being queer and sharing some personal stories related to my sexuality and the death of my mom.

J Mase III's work and book: https://jmaseiii.com/

Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, podcast swag, and LIVE grief hangouts from me: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia

Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/

Subscribe to Coming Back:

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• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail or text 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Me and my fellow griefcasters Joshua Black and Darwyn M. Dave gathered around to chat about Mother's Day on Grief Dreams Podcast. We touched on including motherless kids in school activities, Mother's Days of the past, and the dreams we would like to have of our dead moms. Full episode online here: https://griefdreamspodcast.podbean.com/e/e117-a-mothers-day-episode-with-darwyn-and-shelby/

On Mother's Day 2007, Julie Cluff was driving the car that rolled over, killing two of her six children and injuring a third. Since that day, she has wrestled with the identity of "the mom who lost two children." On this episode of Coming Back, Julie and I are talking about how our losses do and do not define us, how traumatic grief can cause PTSD, and how Julie has shifted her spiritual beliefs to come to terms with that life-changing car accident. Also this week, I'm talking about the weird phenomenon of looking like my dead mom. Do you look like a loved one who has died?

Julie Cluff's work and podcast: https://www.buildalifeafterloss.com/

Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, podcast swag, and LIVE grief hangouts from me: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia

Celebrate TWO YEARS of Coming Back on May 14 during my Podcastiversary Party Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/events/316926859020468/

Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail or text 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Singer, songwriter, and pianist Neil Davis wrote his single "Not Better" after the sudden death of his father in 2017. We're talking about the power of music to bring us back from devastating loss as well as how we can best "conjure up" memories of loved ones when they're no longer around. Neil is also giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the grief thoughts that created his song, "Not Better" and he's sharing the full track with us in the podcast's credits. Also this week, I'm unveiling some new goals for Coming Back and how you can get access to weekly grief journaling prompts, exclusive audio and video clips from me, and LIVE grief support from me. AND! I'm announcing the winner of my In the Meantime Grief Books Giveaway!!

Neil Davis' work and Instagram: http://www.neildavismusic.com/music https://www.instagram.com/neildavismusic/

Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, podcast swag, and LIVE grief hangouts from me: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia

Celebrate TWO YEARS of Coming Back on May 14 during my Podcastiversary Party Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/events/316926859020468/

Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail or text 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Off-air, Emily Ruth commented on my intuition, so I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how I prepare (or don't!) for interviews on Coming Back.

Emily Ruth's work and Instagram: emilyruthcoach.com https://www.instagram.com/emilyruth_/

Season 6 of Coming Back returns May 1, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Now You See the Sky by Catharine H. Murray and Becoming Starlight by Dr. Sharon Prentice by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast
2. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Dr. Sharon Prentice shares the immediate attitude change she experienced as a result of her Shared Death Experience (SDE) with her husband.

Dr. Sharon Prentice's work and book, Becoming Starlight: https://sharonprentice.com/

Season 6 of Coming Back returns May 1, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Now You See the Sky by Catharine H. Murray and Becoming Starlight by Dr. Sharon Prentice by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast
2. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Hangouts Monday 4/22 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia
3. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Latina griever Vivian Nunez is actively working to normalize grief, anxiety, and conversations around mental health in the Latina community.

Vivian Nunez's work, podcast, and community: http://toodamnyoung.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ Season 6 of Coming Back returns May 1, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Now You See the Sky by Catharine H. Murray and Becoming Starlight by Dr. Sharon Prentice by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast
2. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Hangouts Monday 4/22 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia
3. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Kate Manser of You Might Die Tomorrow believes that most people are good and that goodness comes out in the face of mortality.

Kate Manser's work (and stickers!): http://www.youmightdietomorrow.com/

Season 6 of Coming Back returns May 1, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Now You See the Sky by Catharine H. Murray and Becoming Starlight by Dr. Sharon Prentice by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast
2. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Hangouts Monday 4/22 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia
3. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Katie Huey, writer behind 52 Beautiful Things, shares what she finds beautiful today.

Katie Huey's work: https://52beautifulthings.com/

Season 6 of Coming Back returns May 1, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Now You See the Sky by Catharine H. Murray and Becoming Starlight by Dr. Sharon Prentice by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast
2. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Hangouts Monday 3/25 and Monday 4/22 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia
3. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

That's a wrap for Season 5 of Coming Back! I'm sharing some final thoughts with you from this season's episodes as well as some upcoming events, including another double-book giveaway!

Enter the giveaway by supporting Coming Back on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia

Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 4/30/2019. Winner will receive a paperback copy of Now You See the Sky by Catharine H. Murray and a paperback copy of Becoming Starlight by Dr. Sharon Prentice, a set of three Coming Back themed stickers, and a handwritten thank you note.

Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Hangouts Monday 3/25 and Monday 4/22 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia

Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/