In this first episode of Series Two of the Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I talk to Katie, who shares her honest and heartfelt story of losing her beloved dad, Kevin. Having previously faced the devastating loss of her brother, Katie reflects on how this previous life changing experience, impacted her and how she viewed death and dying. She shares how this knowledge helped her approach her dad’s illness and passing in a different way.

We talk about the power of open conversations around dying, the quiet comfort found in family bonds, and giving yourself grace during the difficult times. Katie hopes her story will inspire others to reframe their perception of death and see it as an opportunity for growth and expansion alongside the pain and grief.

It’s a conversation filled with both heartbreak and hope, a reminder that even in loss, we keep learning, loving, and finding new ways to grow alongside our grief.

As always, I’m deeply grateful to Katie for her openness and for sharing her story so generously.

If you’ve lost a parent and are trying to figure out how to keep living without them, this conversation will make you feel less alone.

We talk about:

• Grief is a personal journey that varies for everyone.
• Open conversations about death can provide comfort and clarity.
• Memories of loved ones keep their spirit alive.
• It's important to give yourself grace during grief.
• Rituals can help in processing loss and honouring loved ones.
• The impact of loss can strengthen family bonds.
• Navigating grief involves understanding its physiological effects.
• Death can be an opportunity for growth and expansion in amongst the pain and grief.
• Sharing stories about the deceased can be healing.
• Grief evolves over time but never fully disappears.
• Taking the memories forward
• Support from others is crucial during the grieving process.

The book and course Katie mentions in this podcast that she has found helpful during this process is:

Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Wellar

Liminal Time workshops - www.liminal-time.com

If you need a bit more support after listening, you’ll find my grief audios for difficult moments here: ⁠https://grievingdaughters.etsy.com⁠

If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on:

⁠⁠⁠⁠elle@grievingdaughtersclub.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or come and find me over on instagram.

Keywords

grief, loss, family, memories, healing, support, death, coping, conversations, love, dad, practical resources, rituals, empowerment, physical response,

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