In this episode, April, Debbie and Sharon, explore one of the most tender questions in grief: How do we let go of the people we love without letting go of who they were to us?

We talk about the fear that releasing the intensity of our pain somehow means we’re leaving them behind—and how, over time, we begin to understand that letting go isn’t forgetting. It’s learning to carry their memory differently. It’s shifting from holding on with white knuckles to holding them gently in our hearts.

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In this episode, April, Debbie, and Sharon sit in the messy middle of grief—the space that exists between the initial shock of loss and the quiet understanding that acceptance is not a finish line, but a process. We talk honestly about what it feels like to be “not okay, but not falling apart,” and how confusing, exhausting, and deeply human that in-between stage can be.

The conversation explores how grief rarely moves in a straight line. Acceptance doesn’t arrive all at once; it shows up in fragments—through setbacks, small realizations, moments of peace followed by waves of sadness. 

This episode is a reminder that the messy middle isn’t a failure—it’s where healing actually happens. Wherever you are in your grief, you’re not behind, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone.

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What is Acceptance?

In this episode, we explore acceptance in grief—not as a finish line, but as a lived, evolving practice. Each Debbie and Sharon reflect on how their understanding of acceptance has shifted over time, shaped by loss, resistance, setbacks, and small moments of peace. We talk honestly about how we each “got” here: through anger, bargaining, avoidance, and the deep exhaustion of trying to make grief be something else.

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This episode, join us while talk about how we move on after season one and what our new plans may be for this upcoming season!

Season 2 is finally here and we cannot wait for you all to see what we have in store!

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In this short and sweet episode, Join April, Debbie, and Sharon as they discuss the quiet moment after a loss—the one that doesn’t hit until you’re home, alone. The house feels emptier. The silence feels heavier. You reach for the phone to call them, out of habit, only to remember they’re gone. And just like that, the grief rushes in again. A short reflection on love, loss, and the quiet echoes they leave behind. This feeling doesn't last forever, like time, it will pass. 

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In this heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Carolyn, Sharon’s daughter, for an intimate conversation about grief, family dynamics, and the long road to healing. Together, we reflect on the life and loss of JM—Sharon’s son and Carolyn’s brother—and how his sudden passing reshaped their mother-daughter relationship.

We discuss the emotional distance that grief created between them and how they’re slowly working to reconnect. With Carolyn’s background in psychology, we also explore how even a deep understanding of the human mind can’t shield us from the raw, unpredictable nature of personal loss.

This is a vulnerable, honest look at how families change in the wake of tragedy—and how love, communication, and time can help begin to mend what’s been broken.

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Grief doesn’t come with a handbook—and it certainly doesn’t follow the script we see in movies or on social media. In this heartfelt episode, April gets real about the unexpected ways grief shows up, even when you think you’ve been through it before.

Tune in as Debbie, Sharon, and April open up about their own journey, the things they didn’t see coming, and the quiet truths no one talks about until you're in it. This episode is a compassionate space for anyone navigating loss or supporting someone who is.

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This episode is a compassionate companion for anyone who has ever faced the unexpected and wondered, “What now?” Drive deeper into what to expect after the loss of a loved one and how to prepare for the awkward small talks, incoming mail, doctor forms, and how your relationship not only with yourself, but others as well will change and how to face some of these difficult situations. 

Whether you're grieving, supporting someone who is, or just trying to understand the process better, this conversation offers gentle insights and reminders that you're not alone. 

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In Part 2 of this emotional series, Matt and Rhonda continue their heartfelt conversation, delving deeper into life after loss and the long, winding road of grief. They share how they each coped differently and the challenges that brought to their relationship, including the misunderstandings and distance that grief can create. Yet, within these honest reflections, they also talk about the intentional steps they’ve taken toward healing.

Listeners will hear how Matt and Rhonda are slowly learning to carry their grief with grace, and how they’ve discovered a new purpose in sharing their story to help others who are navigating similar losses. This continuation offers a raw yet hopeful look at what it means to rebuild when everything changes — and how love, even when tested, can remain a powerful force in the aftermath of tragedy.

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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Matt and Rhonda, a couple who open their hearts to share the unimaginable — the sudden and unexpected passing of their beloved son. They take us through the harrowing day they received the life-altering news, recounting the shock, silence, and numbness that filled the long, quiet ride back home.

With raw honesty, they reflect on how their family navigated the grief that followed, and the small moments that began to shape their healing journey. Matt and Rhonda also offer a vulnerable look at how the tragedy has affected their marriage — the strain, but most importantly the resilience, renewed empathy, and deeper understanding they've found in each other through the pain.

This episode is a powerful reminder of love’s endurance, the complexity of grief, and the strength that can emerge even in the darkest chapters.

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