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When someone you love is seriously ill, one of the hardest questions a family may face is: “Is it time to consider hospice?”

For many families, the word hospice immediately brings fear, sadness, and the feeling that choosing hospice means giving up. But hospice is not about giving up—it is about changing the focus toward comfort, dignity, quality of life, and support for both the patient and the family.

In this episode of Sit With It, Dr. Wendel Dandridge draws from his experience as a hospice chaplain to talk honestly about the grief that comes with making this decision.

We’ll explore:

• What hospice care actually means
 • Why families sometimes wait too long to consider hospice
 • The emotional grief that comes with making this decision
 • How hospice can support the entire family—not just the patient
 • Why asking about hospice early does NOT mean you are giving up
 • How families can begin having difficult conversations before a crisis occurs

If you are caring for a parent, spouse, grandparent, friend, or loved one with a serious illness, this conversation may help you understand that considering hospice is not a failure. Sometimes, choosing comfort is one of the deepest expressions of love.

Sit With It is about normalizing death and grief and creating honest conversations about the losses we experience throughout life.

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When Home Changes, Grief Shows Up.

Moving into assisted living can bring relief, safety, and support—but it can also bring a deep sense of grief. You may be grieving the home you built, the independence you once had, familiar routines, neighbors, possessions, or even the version of yourself you knew before the move.

In this episode of Sit With It, Dr. Wendel Dandridge explores the grief that can come with leaving home and entering assisted living. Whether you are the person making the move, a family member helping with the transition, or someone struggling to understand the emotions that come with this change, this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes grief isn’t about someone dying.

Sometimes grief is about life changing.

Let’s sit with it.

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Workplace grief is real—and it doesn’t always come from losing a coworker. Sometimes we grieve a job, a career, a position, a team, our identity, or the future we thought we were building.

In this episode of Sit With It, we talk about how to acknowledge workplace grief, navigate major changes, and give yourself permission to feel what comes with professional transitions.

Because sometimes the hardest goodbye isn’t to a person—it’s to the version of yourself you thought you would become.

Sit With It. Your emotions have something to teach you.

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Health-related grief is real—and it deserves to be talked about.

What happens when your health changes and suddenly, so does the life you knew?

A new diagnosis. High blood pressure. High cholesterol. Blood clots. New medications. Physical limitations. Changes to your routines, your confidence, your independence, or the way you see your future.

Sometimes we grieve a person we lost. Other times, we grieve the version of ourselves we thought we would always be.

In this episode of Sit With It, Dr. Wendel Dandridge explores health-related grief—the emotional, spiritual, and psychological impact of living with changes in your health.

This conversation is an invitation to stop pretending that you’re “fine,” acknowledge what has changed, and learn how to make room for the emotions that come with it.

You don’t have to deny what has changed in order to discover what is still possible.

Sit with it. Name it. Learn from it. And keep living.

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Losing your father as an adult can be one of the most complicated experiences you will ever face. You may understand death intellectually, yet still find yourself struggling with the reality that your dad is no longer here.

In this conversation, Dr. Wendel Dandridge explores the unique grief of adult children who have lost their fathers. We talk about the memories, the unfinished conversations, the changing family dynamics, the sudden realization that you can no longer call Dad—and the unexpected ways grief can show up long after the funeral is over.

Whether your father died recently or years ago, this conversation offers space to acknowledge what you may be feeling without judgment or expectation.

You don’t have to “get over” losing your father. You have to learn how to carry the relationship differently.

If this conversation speaks to you, like, share, and subscribe. And if you’re navigating grief, explore Sit With It by Dr. Wendel Dandridge—a resource created to help us stop running from difficult emotions and learn to sit with them.

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When Both Parents Are Gone: Becoming an Orphaned Adult

What happens when the two people who have known you the longest are both gone? In this episode of Sit With It, Dr. Wendel Dandridge explores the often-overlooked experience of becoming an orphaned adult after losing both parents in a short period of time. Together, we’ll unpack the profound shift in identity, the loneliness that can follow, and the unexpected emotions that surface when there is no longer a parent to call.

Whether your losses are recent or years apart, this conversation offers compassionate insight, practical encouragement, and permission to grieve at your own pace. If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward while carrying two immense losses, this episode reminds you that your grief is valid—and that healing doesn’t require forgetting.

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Anticipatory grief is one of the loneliest forms of grief because you’re mourning someone who is still here.

Whether you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, walking alongside someone with a terminal illness, watching a relationship slowly come to an end, or facing an uncertain future, anticipatory grief can leave you feeling guilty, confused, and emotionally exhausted.

In this episode of Sit With It: Normalizing Death and Grief, Dr. Wendel Dandridge explores what anticipatory grief really is, why it affects us so deeply, and how to navigate the emotional tension of loving someone while preparing for life without them.

Together, we’ll discuss:

• Why anticipatory grief is a normal and healthy response to impending loss.
• The emotional roller coaster of hope, fear, sadness, and guilt.
• How to remain present with your loved one without being consumed by tomorrow.
• Practical ways to care for yourself while caring for someone else.
• Why you don’t have to wait until the funeral to begin grieving.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it okay that I already feel like I’m grieving?” this conversation is for you.

You don’t have to rush your emotions or fix your grief. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is simply…

Sit with it.

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• Subscribe for weekly conversations that normalize grief and emotional healing.
• Share this episode with someone walking the difficult road of caregiving or preparing to say goodbye.
• Leave a review to help more people discover hope in the midst of loss.

“Grief isn’t something to conquer. It’s something to understand.”

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Grief often brings an endless stream of questions: What if I had done something differently? What if I had called one more time? What if the doctors had found it sooner? What if they were still here?

In this episode of Sit With It, Dr. Wendel Dandridge explores the painful “what ifs” that so often accompany grief. Together, we’ll examine how regret, guilt, second-guessing, and unanswered questions can keep us stuck in the past—and how we can begin to move toward healing without having every answer.

Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a dream, or a season of life, this conversation offers practical insights and compassionate guidance for navigating the mental and emotional loops that grief can create.

You may not be able to change the past, but you can learn how to live faithfully in the present. Join us as we sit with the questions, honor the pain, and discover a path forward.

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Have you ever wondered why some people don’t grieve immediately after a loss? In this episode of Sit With It, Dr. Wendel Dandridge explores the often-overlooked reality of delayed grief—the emotional response that can surface months or even years after a significant loss.

We’ll discuss why grief sometimes goes into hiding, common signs that grief has been postponed, and how life changes, stress, retirement, anniversaries, or quiet moments can unexpectedly bring unresolved emotions to the surface. Whether you’re grieving the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career transition, or another major life change, this conversation will help you understand why delayed grief happens and what healing can look like.

If you’ve ever thought, “I should be over this by now,” this episode is for you.

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The holidays can be one of the most difficult seasons when you’re carrying the weight of loss. In this conversation, Dr. Wendel Dandridge explores how grief often intensifies during special occasions, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. Discover practical strategies, spiritual encouragement, and healthy ways to honor your loved ones while navigating the holiday season with hope and grace.

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