Ep 8: Navigating Waves of Grief: Responding with Compassion
Description
In this episode, Curtis and Chris delve into the complex language of grief, exploring how it impacts one's sense of purpose and the unspoken communication it entails.
They discuss how outsiders react to grief, the process of turning pain into purpose, and the significance of reminders and analogies, such as 'waves of grief,' in understanding and communicating the grieving process.
The conversation also touches on the profound impact of grief on children, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and supporting those who are mourning.
Additionally, they explore the role of faith in finding comfort and peace during times of loss. Join us for a heartfelt discussion that sheds light on navigating grief and supporting others through their journey.
TIME STAMPS:
5:00 - Finding Purpose in Your Pain During Grief
14:00 - Revealing Grief Questions No One Wants to Answer
16:00 - Sharing Grief Experiences and Swapping Stories
18:00 - What to Say to Someone Who Has Lost a Loved One
20:30 - Grief is Love with No Place to Go: Understanding the Concept
23:00 - Hard but Purposeful Moments in the Grieving Process
25:30 - Waves of Grief: An Analogy for Understanding Loss
29:00 - Are We Naturally Equipped to Know How to Grieve?
32:00 - Leading Children Through Grief While You Also Grieve
36:00 - Navigating Holidays Without a Loved One
38:30 - Dealing with the Unfairness of Loss: Lessons from Michal
41:00 - The Surreal Feeling of Losing a Loved One
42:00 - Recapping How Grief Comes in Waves
44:30 - "What Do You Want Me to Know About Your Loved One?": How to Ask
52:00 - Grief Will Affect Us All: Preparing for the Inevitable
53:00 - Closing Scripture on Grief - Psalm 34:18
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