Summary

We are continuing the discussion on Grief and how it specifically affects women and the role sisterhood plays in us overcoming the concerns together. Mia provides insights on how to navigate grief, including being honest about feelings, seeking support, and allowing oneself to rest. In this part of the conversation, Mia Randall discusses her personal experiences with grief and shares five strategies for dealing with grief and providing support for others who may be grieving.

Takeaways

• Grief can be caused by various forms of loss, such as death, divorce, or the end of a relationship or job.


• Women and men grieve differently, with women often seeking support, telling their stories, and creating memorials.


• Grief is unexpected and can disrupt sleep patterns and daily functioning.


• Endings are often viewed as failures, but they can also be opportunities for growth and new beginnings.


• Being honest about feelings and seeking support are important in navigating grief. Honoring your heart means seeking to understand and respect your own feelings and meeting yourself where you are.


• Taking time to process grief is important and beneficial, as rushing into the next phase without processing can lead to irresponsibility and not honoring your heart.


• Accepting growth that comes from grief can lead to maturity, self-control, and humility.


• Switching perspectives and seeing endings as new beginnings, losses as gains, and changes as opportunities can bring hope and joy in moments of grief.


• Embracing sisterhood and offering love, support, and accountability to someone who is grieving can make a significant difference in their healing journey.

Keywords

grief, women, infertility, loss, support, endings, change, grief, strategies, honoring your heart, taking time, accepting growth, switching perspectives, embracing sisterhood, supporting someone who is grieving, counseling

"Honor your heart, whatever that looks like, whatever that means to you."

Support

If you or someone you know is grieving and needs support please email Mia at heysis@comesiswithme.com or visit the online counseling platform that Mia is part of at nuwellonline.com