At some point in life, we all have to deal with grief and the emotions that come with it.

In this episode, I am joined by Kevin O'Connor, the author of the book, Two Floors above Grief: A Memoir of Two Families in the Unique Place We Called Home. His prior writing includes a dissertation, personal letters, articles in professional publications, anthologies, and presentations delivered at conferences, seminars, and webinars. Raised as the son of a Chicago suburban undertaker, O’Connor built a fifty-year career as an elementary teacher, principal, and graduate instructor in California, Illinois, and Florida.

Throughout this episode, Kevin shares his experience growing up as the son of an undertaker and living in an apartment above a funeral home. He also shares the importance of sending personalized messages to loved ones going through grief. Additionally, you’ll hear about the importance of embracing emotions that come with grief and processing them in a healthy way.

Listen to episode 104 of Grief and Happiness to hear what inspired Kevin to write his book! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Kevin shares about the unique upbringing that inspired him to write a book (00:35)
• The importance of handwritten sympathy letters (09:53)
• The importance of including a person who passed in conversations with their family (16:43)
• The benefits of processing emotions in a healthy way (23:35)

Resources

• Book - Two Floors Above Grief: A Memoir of Two Families in the Unique Place We Called Home

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