Stories of Grief — Forced Joy Project

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.

Melissa Smith

Melissa lost her mom to cancer and less than a year later, her dad to suicide. She talks about those two unimaginable losses and how she deals with her grief in the aftermath.

Dana FrostJuly 23, 2020caregiver, grief, loss, cancer, parent loss Comment

Audrey Gonyora

After the death of her husband, Joseph, Audrey Gonyora became a 24 year old widow with a 3 month old son. Here she opens up about coping in the aftermath.

Dana FrostJuly 9, 2020heart attack, 20-somethings, sudden death, Mom, Zimbabwe, Africa, Grief, Grief & Loss, widow Comments

Lauren Michels

Lauren Michels talks about the sudden loss of her husband, Paul and life in the aftermath of his death.

Dana FrostJune 24, 2020sudden death, Grief, loss, widow, travel, health coachComment

Kate Owens

Kate Owens copes with the loss her mom, Patti Owens, to Esophageal cancer and her later diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Dana FrostApril 7, 2020Grief, loss, parent loss, mom loss, cancer, EDS, chronic illnessComment

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