Gay Men Going Deeper

Radical Acceptance: Grief’s Final Lesson

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In this final installment of our 4-part series on grief, we explore the powerful practice of Radical Acceptance—what it means, why it’s so difficult, and how it becomes the turning point in your healing journey.

Whether you're grieving the person you used to be, mourning a friendship that faded, or facing the slow heartbreak of watching your parents age, grief often leaves us wrestling with reality. Radical acceptance is what allows us to stop fighting what is, and start living again with peace, presence, and purpose.

Topics we explore in this episode include:

  • What radical acceptance really means (and why it’s radical)
  • How it differs from giving up, resignation, or bypassing
  • Why acceptance is often the hardest part of grief
  • The role of faith and inner trust when you’re still hurting
  • Personal stories of surrender, softness, and finding peace
  • How to move forward when closure isn’t coming

    • This episode offers a hopeful, grounded perspective for anyone still sitting with loss, longing, or unanswered questions.

    Today's Hosts:

    • Michael DiIorio
    • Matt Landsiedel

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