What Losing Both Parents by 23 Taught Me About Grief with Freddie

We know that losing people we love is inevitable - but why does grief still feel so awkward? Freddie lost both of his parents by the age of 23, an experience he didn’t face head-on. The first time, he buried it in childhood distractions; the second, he numbed it through socialising and alcohol. Now in his thirties, he’s learned that grief doesn’t end — it evolves. And at some point, it has to be faced. Through running, reflection, and opening up about loss online, Freddie has found peace in the power of conversation. In this episode, we talk about: 🌀 The non-linear journey of grief 🌀 Navigating your twenties and thirties without parents 🌀 The questions Freddie wishes he’d asked while they were still here 🌀 How to prepare for the practical side of loss This episode is for anyone who’s lost someone, fears losing someone, or wants to better understand how to show up for those who have. ✨ Follow Freddie: @f_oscar_r 📲 Follow us: @theweirdyearspodcast 🚀 New episodes every Tuesday — hit subscribe to navigate the weirdness together.