Ep. 10: The Fingerprint of Grief - Why the Process is unique & How that Impacts Healing

Why the Grieving Process Is Uniquely Yours, And What That Means for Your Healing Have you ever found yourself wondering why you cannot move on, or quietly asking what is wrong with you because the grief is still there? If so, this episode is for you. This episode is part of the Conversations with Cindy Series. We are talking about grief in a way that most of us were never taught. Not just the grief that follows the death of a loved one, but the grief that can follow the end of a marriage, the loss of a friendship, a career, your health, or a future you once imagined. We are also talking about one of the most overlooked and isolating forms of grief there is, the experience of losing someone who is still physically present but has changed in ways that are hard to put into words. You will learn why the five stages of grief are no longer the standard in modern grief psychology, and what has replaced them. You will learn about a concept called the Dual Process Model, and why oscillating between grief and living is not a sign of weakness but a sign that you are healing. You will learn about Continuing Bonds Theory, which tells us that healing is not about leaving someone behind but about finding new ways to carry them forward. And I will share something personal from my own journey, because I have lived many of these losses myself, and I know how heavy it can feel when the world expects you to be further along than you are. There is no timeline on grief. There is no finish line. And there is nothing wrong with you. Your grief is as unique as your fingerprint. And this conversation was made for you. Join the Encore Women's Circle on our website at http://www.beyondtheglassslipper.com Find a licensed therapist in your area: www.psychologytoday.com