Rosalina and Shauna explore the theme of grief and its significance in the context of their lives as young individuals whose cancer diagnoses have disrupted their paths. They pause to reflect on their lives before their encounters with cancer, sharing personal memories to pay tribute to the things they've had to let go.

The conversation examines the distinctions between "moving on" and "finding acceptance," prompting questions about whether achieving genuine closure is a reachable goal or an ongoing, ever-changing process. They also touch upon the transformations in their perspectives following their experiences with cancer, emphasizing an enhanced capacity for compassion and a reevaluation of their life priorities.

Resources:

Growing Around Your Grief Model by Dr.Tonkins:

https://whatsyourgrief.com/growing-around-grief/Stages of Grief:

https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-griefOption-b.org

Episode Timestamps:

[00:01:06] Housekeeping Items/Updates

[00:03:30] Our Pre-Cancer Lives

[00:06:48] Grief is Complicated

[00:08:19] Finding Help - Therapist & Spiritual Advisor/Coach

[00:14:28] It's OK to Cry

[00:20:23] Have Compassion for Yourself [00:23:41] Processing Grief Takes Time

[00:29:57] Finding Acceptance & Closure

[00:40:06] Our New Perspectives After Cancer

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