Welcome to Episode Sweet 16! Today we are talking about the difference between using band-aids or real solutions when dealing with grieving and loss. As we know from first aid, band-aids are a temporary and quick fix. They allow you to stop the bleeding quickly, and with grief, sometimes that is exactly what we need, we need to stop the bleeding quickly.

The reality is we all use band-aids especially in the early stages and in that year of firsts. There is nothing wrong with that! But you don’t want to keep those band-aids on forever. They are not a solution. Just like a scrape or a cut, you need to remove the band-aid in order for your wound to heal. If you continue to put the band-aids on without finding long-term solutions, you’re going to end up with scar tissue and that is no way to live.

Listen in to hear some examples of our band-aids and solutions. You know we aren’t going to tell you what solutions will work best for you and your loss. You have to figure out what works for you! But we are going to tell you that you need to find real solutions to deal with your grief and we are here to help you pull those band-aids off!

In this episode, you will hear:
-Why we need band-aids and why we also need to pull them off
-Some examples of what real band-aids and real solutions can look like
-Ways you can prepare to get rid of those band-aids and find solutions to your grief

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