In this deeply personal episode, I am opening up about my own experiences with grief and change. After recently emptying my nest and moving to Minnesota , I noticed how big life transitions can bring old losses right back to the surface. I lost my dad to cancer when I was four and my mom to cancer when I was a young mother myself. I share what it feels like to navigate parenting and big milestones without them , the frustration of feeling like society expects you to be over it by now , and why grief truly has no timeline.

I also talk about the "box and the ball" metaphor that helped me understand how the pain of loss operates over the years. Most importantly, I share how I intentionally look for the good things in life, even when circumstances feel incredibly unfair.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

1. 00:00 Welcome to The Wonder and the Weed show
2. 01:38 The reality of losing parents at a young age
3. 06:09 Why grief has no expiration date or set timeline
4. 19:41 The "box and the ball" metaphor for understanding grief
5. 27:20 Practical coping strategies and giving yourself grace on hard days
6. 40:30 How to intentionally look for the good after a profound loss