Grief Haven

Anger...it was one of my top emotions that I felt intensely and for a long time, but it's one of those emotions we feel we shouldn't experience with grief.

Anger is very common amongst many grievers and there are so many reasons to feel anger following the death of a loved one. In life, we often get angry when we can't control what is happening to us or we don't like the outcome of something. Death is one of those things we have absolutely no control over.

Julie shares her own journey with anger and dives into the importance of finding the hidden emotions underneath your anger and how to express your anger in a healthy way.

We don't always realize how much anger we are holding onto, take a listen and see what resonates with you on your grief journey.

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Losing someone you love changes you forever. It instantly changes how you look at life and learning who you are now and all the lessons that go along with grief had a life long effect on you. It feels like for the worst in the beginning when you're navigating unknown waters. Julie dives into her journey with dealing with all the changes that she's faced along her grief journey and how she's been able to look at it from a new perspective.

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A question we all ourselves in grief....will I ever be ok again? It doesn't feel like you will when you're sliding into that deep dark hole of grief. Everything is so raw, painful and overwhelming. It just doesn't seem possible. Join Julie on today's episode as she shares why it's so hard to feel ok again and some simple tools she used to start allowing herself to feel ok again.

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What does coming to acceptance really mean in grief? On today's episode, Julie talks about how the blocks she built up around acceptance kept her stuck in her healing.

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We all experience emotions. They are a huge part of our lives and we spend a lot of time thinking about them and reacting to them. In grief, they tend to consume us like a tidal wave and your left with feeling your drowning especially if you have never been taught how to deal with these intense hard emotions. I was one of those people who only knew how to run away from their emotions and find coping mechanisms that were only quick temporary fixes.

In this episode I share some simple tips that will help you shift your mindset about your emotions and create a healthier relationship with them.

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In this episode of Grief Haven, Julie delves into the complex ripple effect of secondary losses that often follow the initial loss of a loved one. They are often overlooked but add multiple layers to your grief journey. Drawing from her personal experience as a widow, Julie compassionately explores the multitude of secondary losses that can manifest gradually and unexpectedly. Through heartfelt sharing and understanding, she sheds light on the challenges that accompany these secondary losses and offers valuable tips on navigating through this difficult journey. By acknowledging the existence of these secondary losses and sharing practical advice, Julie aims to provide solace and support to those traversing similar paths in their grief.

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The concept of the five stages of grief, popularized by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, has been widely accepted as the standard model for understanding the grieving process. However, in today's episode of Grief Haven, Julie challenges the idea that everyone experiences grief neatly in these five stages. While the stages—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance can provide a framework for understanding a range of emotions, Julie emphasizes that grief is a uniquely personal journey. Individuals may experience stages in different orders, revisit certain stages, or bypass them altogether. By delving into the complexities of grief, Julie sheds light on the misleading nature of the five stages and encourages a more nuanced understanding of the grieving process.

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In today's powerful episode of Grief Haven, we delve into the universal experience of grief triggers. These triggers can be anything that holds significance to our lost loved ones, catching us off guard and intensifying our pain. Julie compassionately explores the overwhelming nature of grief triggers, especially during the initial stages of loss, where it seems that everything around us serves as a reminder. With empathy and understanding, she shares practical strategies to cope with these triggers and normalize our reactions. By addressing the complexities of grief triggers, Julie guides us towards navigating our grief journey with a sense of understanding and validation, alleviating the isolation often felt in the midst of deep loss. Join us today as we embrace the healing power of acknowledging and managing grief triggers on Grief Haven.

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We don't always get a say in the cards we are dealt in life, especially when a loved one dies. So after a death, we often feel like we have no more control over our emotions or life. But in this episode I want to talk about the choices you can still make for yourself. Implementing small positive choices for myself were pivotal in my healing journey and still continue to be.

Choosing to heal isn't the easy choice. Choosing to sit and feel your emotions isn't an easy choice. But it's one I decided to make to not only honour my late husband Jason, but to also become the best version of myself. You have the power within you to make hard choices that will improve your life for the better, even after the death of a loved one. My hope is this episode gives you the inspiration to do just one thing that will fill your mind, body, or soul.

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In today's episode, Julie sits down with Carla Mitchell from Puddle Jumper Publishing, an author and illustrator of a collection of bereavement stories for children, death doula and social worker.

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