In this episode I met with Rebecca, who opened up about the quiet, powerful lessons her dad left her with, lessons she didn’t fully realise were shaping her life until after he was gone.

Rebecca talks about watching her dad retire, finally giving himself permission to enjoy his days… and how that changed the way she now moves through the world. Not in a forced “live every day like it’s your last” way, but in the small, human ways that actually matter. Slowing down, treating herself with kindness. Finding joy in the ordinary instead of waiting for the “right” moment or the “right” age.

It’s an honest conversation about how grief doesn’t just break you, it rewires the way you think about time, joy, rest, and what you deserve.

As always, I’m deeply grateful to Rebecca for her openness and for sharing her story with us.

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.

Key Takeaways:

• Enjoy every moment of each day.
• Why wait until 65 to celebrate life?
• Make every day feel like a Saturday.
• Treat yourself when you deserve it.
• Let loose and enjoy life more.
• Be kinder to yourself.
• Life is about daily joys.
• Retirement can inspire a new mindset.
• Embrace personal growth and happiness.
• Life is too short to wait for happiness.

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, support, conversations, love, dad, life lessons, enjoying moments, personal growth, self-care, mindset, happiness, family influence, daily joy, living fully, treating oneself

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