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In this deeply personal episode, Eileen reflects on her experiences of grief and loss, particularly surrounding her sister's birthday and the impact of compounding and collective grief. She explores the emotional toll of multiple losses, the shared experience of mourning within communities, and the importance of self-care and support in navigating these complex feelings. Eileen also shares a poignant poem by Andrea Gibson that encapsulates the connection between love, loss, and the enduring presence of those still with us...inches away.

Takeaways

• Grief can manifest in various forms, including numbness and rage.
• Compounding grief refers to experiencing multiple losses in a short time.
• Collective grief affects communities and can lead to shared mourning.
• Self-care practices are essential in managing grief.
• Professional help can provide guidance in navigating complex grief.
• Emotional and physical symptoms of grief can be overwhelming.
• The impact of trauma can be both personal and collective.
• Connection to oneself and others is crucial during grief.
• Poetry can serve as a powerful tool for processing emotions.
• It's important to acknowledge and validate feelings of grief.

Mentions

• Andrea Gibson
• Watch Andrea read their poem to their wife, Megan
• Read Andrea's Poem: Love Letter from the Afterlife
• Depersonalization Info

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