Healing Our Kindred Spirits

Navigating the Six Stages of Grief: From Denial to Finding Meaning


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Grief reshapes our core identity, affecting our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and sense of self as we navigate the six stages of grief including the often overlooked "finding meaning" stage. We dive deep into the non-linear journey through grief, debunking myths and offering practical strategies for carrying loss in a way that allows for healing without forgetting.

• Explanation of the six stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and finding meaning
• Personal stories of navigating complicated grief and the importance of giving yourself grace
• How grief transforms us through shifted priorities, emotional sensitivity, and deepened compassion
• Warning signs of complicated grief and when to seek professional help
• Exploration of David Kessler's sixth stage of grief—finding meaning—and how it differs from toxic positivity
• Practical ways to honor loss through storytelling, acts of service, creating rituals, and community connection
• Debunking misconceptions about grief, including the harmful idea that there's a timeline for healing

Grief is love that has nowhere to go, and you are not alone on this journey. If this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing, sharing, or leaving a review.


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Healing Our Kindred SpiritsBy Donna Gaudette