E26: 6 Grief Metaphors That Finally Put Words to What You're Feeling
Description
Sometimes grief is too big for plain language. I'm sharing six powerful grief metaphors—from the "Ball in the Box" to "grief butter" to my own "dressing room"—that give shape and words to what life after loss feels like. These images can help you explain your grief, validate your experience, and feel a little more understood.
You'll hear:
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Why metaphors help make sense of overwhelming emotions
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6 powerful metaphors for grief (and where they came from)
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How to use metaphors to share your experience with others
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Ways these images can validate your life after loss
See the six grief metaphors in action on this week's blog:
https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/blog-archive/6-powerful-grief-metaphors-that-help-you-make-sense-of-life-after-loss
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