Instead of a series of stages, we might also think of the grieving process as a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, highs and lows. Like many roller coasters, the ride tends to be rougher in the beginning, the lows may be deeper and longer. The difficult periods should become less intense and shorter as time goes by, but it takes time to work through a loss. Even years after a loss, especially at special events such as a family wedding or the birth of a child, we may still experience a strong sense of grief.

Source: Hospice Foundation of America

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Call Me Tiffany – Tofu n’ the kitchen “The wellness journey”

By: Tiffany 2/2021

Taking the Wellness Journey (Mental note)

Well, you have decided. Enough is enough and you want change.

In your mind you see a vision of a different you, but when you look in the mirror the reflection is not yet there. So, what’s next?

Prior to the government shutdown related to Covid 19 I had been in two car accidents that left me feeling drained and depressed. I am grateful to have walked away with my life, however, the thought of almost losing it … (twice) put me in a bad head space. It was hard for me to accept that in those moments my life could have ended, and I just would not have been “ready”.

We hear people say all the time “when it’s my time, it’s my time” I am thankful that neither one of those times were mine.

Following the accidents, I was placed in chiropractic therapy, legal battles, financial stress and pure uncertainty. My mind was filled with anxiety, depression, anger and frustration. However, being head of household, there is no time to be down; you must dust yourself off and keep going. I kept going through the pain because my bills had to be paid. I had to turn off emotions and ignore the reality of my mental breakdown because everyone that was around me depended on me.

The Covid-19 pandemic effected so many people in different ways, but for me it was my turning point. I began working from home which allowed me to “take my time”, I did not feel that I was always in a rush. I did not have to get all dressed up and pretend that I was okay. I spent more time with my family and more importantly…me.

If you have experienced a turning point in your life, I encourage you to embrace the change and step back and absorb all of your surroundings and if your mind begins to wander down a dark path, thought or memory…fight it! Talk to a Stranger or a friend or if you are more comfortable write it out in a journal and choose to focus on the positive

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Experiment: Are you ready to go?

I am going to ask you seven questions. I am asking you to answer each question honestly in order to get the full affect of this experiment. The questions that I am going to ask are very personal and will encourage you to think during this interview and will linger in your thoughts following the interview. This is normal. This interview will be aired on my podcast and can be heard on multiple listening channels such as anchor and Spotify I will send you the link following our session and you may share with whomever you please. If at anytime you wish to stop the experiment, we can. However, once the session is completed your session will be aired indefinitely. Please confirm that you have agreed to participate voluntarily, and no compensation will be offered nor will I request compensation from you if you air this episode on any of your social media platforms.

Are you ready to begin?