life after loss — Stories of Grief

Stories of Grief & Joy

There is something extremely powerful about sharing our stories - especially our stories of grief, loss, and survival. Usually, these are the stories we hold close to our heart. The stories we choose to stay quiet about. The stories we most want to - need to - share, but don’t for fear of judgement, fear of hurt, or sometimes, fear of not being understood.

Let’s stop hiding behind our painful stories. Let’s start sharing our stories to connect. Let’s start sharing our stories to feel less alone on this planet. Let’s start sharing our stories to help each other out. Below are the personal stories of those who have been through it. From the loss of a parent, to death of a child, to a cancer diagnosis, and everything in between.

Have a story of grief or loss you’d like to share? Reach out to us here.

Posts tagged life after loss

Staley Pearl

Staley Pearl courageously opens up about the mysterious way her mom died, followed by the loss of several other family members, and the impact that has had on her life.

Dawn ReynoldsAugust 29, 2022parent loss, mom loss, grief stories, grief and loss, grief support, life after loss Comment

Kate Seamons

Kate Seamons opens up about the unexpected death of her husband, Ben, and how she supports others in their grief through her company, Rainy Day Boxes.

Dawn ReynoldsAugust 29, 2022grief gifts, bereavement gifts, grief stories, grief and loss, grief support, young widow, widowhood, life after loss, love after lossComment

Dana Eskes

Dana Eskes shares about the loss of her son, Julian, who died by suicide. She courageously opens up about the trauma of his death as well as ways she has been able to heal.

Dawn ReynoldsAugust 27, 2022suicide, grief and loss, child loss, grief, grief support, life after lossComment

Drew Dotson

Drew Dotson shares about grieving the death of her husband while living with cystic fibrosis - a terminal diagnois.

Dawn ReynoldsAugust 26, 2022cystic fibrosis, terminal diagnosis, grief, grief and loss, widow, young, young widow, life after lossComment

Claire Lucas

Claire Lucas shares about the sudden death of her fiance and the lengths she’s traveled (both physically and emotionally) to live life in the wake of his loss.

Dawn ReynoldsAugust 17, 2022widow, young widow, sudden death, grief, grief stories, grief and loss, life after loss Comment

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