Welcome to the Grief Girlies, where we talk about our dead parents (love them), losing parents too early, and navigating grief in a culture that pretends we’re immortal.

Meet Eden and Tiana, aka the Grief Girlies. They introduce themselves, their stories, and the beginning of their grief journeys. Let's get into it!

Mother’s Day after loss can feel incredibly complicated. In this episode, we talk about the grief, avoidance, resentment, and longing that can surface around a holiday centered on celebrating moms when your own is no longer here. We reflect on the pressure to hold it together, the ways we’ve coped over the years, and how grief can deepen relationships with other motherly figures while still never replacing the person we miss most. This conversation is about making space for the messy emotions that come with grieving a mother and honoring the love that still remains.

So what’s going to help in grief? In this episode, we’re talking about the tools and resources we turned to while navigating grief. From therapy (and finding the right fit) to journaling, group support, and even “busy-ness” as a coping mechanism. We share what helped, what didn’t, and what took time to trust. We also dive into self-help books recommendations as you navigate emotional waves and resistance to healing. Sometimes it's the small practices that slowly make a difference! Most importantly, we reflect on the role of community and the people who showed up when we needed it most. There’s no magic fix. Healing is personal, takes effort, and often comes from a mix of tools over time, so just take it a little bit at a time.