"I am proud to fly solo these days. I'm proud to be single and I am grieving. Both of those things are true.”

In this heartfelt episode of Grief'd Up, host Rebecca Feinglos delves into the complex emotions of being single and the grief intertwined with it. At 35, Rebecca reflects on her journey from being a serial monogamist to embracing her single life, while grappling with the lingering grief of the life she imagined but never had.

Rebecca shares candid memories of her childhood, marked by her mother's battle with brain cancer and the loneliness that followed. She explores how these early experiences influenced her relationship patterns, leading her to seek companionship as a way to fill the void left by her absent parents. Through therapy, Rebecca uncovers the deep-rooted connections between her grief and her relationship choices.

Join Rebecca as she recounts a recent trip to Maine with her sorority sisters and their families, where she confronted her feelings of solitude amidst the joy of companionship surrounding her. With vulnerability and authenticity, she discusses the pride she feels in choosing to be single and the simultaneous sadness for the life she doesn't have. This episode is a poignant reminder that it's okay to hold space for both pride and grief, and that we are never truly alone in our experiences.

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