Grief Grower

E15: Ask Shelby: Am I "Selfish" or "Self-Centered" for Grieving?


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When loss hits, it can feel like your whole world shrinks down to your own pain. And then someone says you're being "selfish" or "self-centered" for grieving! In this episode, I unpack where those accusations come from—and why turning inward after loss isn't shameful. In fact, it might be necessary for your healing.

You'll learn:

  • Why grief feels so personal and consuming

  • What "selfish" actually means in the context of grief

  • How cultural and spiritual messages shape shame around "selfishness"

  • Reframes to take back your grief without apology

  • What to say when someone calls you "self-centered" for grieving

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