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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 13 MIN

197: Why We Avoid Talking About Death and How to Remember Loved Ones We’ve Lost

from The Rosie and Roula Show · host Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows

Why is it so hard to talk about the people we’ve lost? In this raw and heartfelt chat, Roula and Rosie open up about grief, memory, and the quiet pain that comes with silence.Rosie reflects on losing both of her parents young and why she still loves hearing stories about them, even if it brings tears. Roula shares how differently she grieved each of her parents and why she feels compelled to keep their memories alive — even when others don’t. Together, they unpack why death is still such a taboo topic, how grief never really ends, and why a simple “thinking of you” message can mean the world.This one’s tender, real, and full of truth — the kind of conversation most of us need, but rarely have.Are you someone who finds comfort in talking about loved ones who’ve passed, or do you prefer to keep those memories private?Topics CoveredWhy talking about death still feels tabooThe different ways people process griefHow to comfort someone without saying the wrong thingThe power of remembering and sharing storiesWhy grief never really “ends”Related episodes178: Silent Crying, Loud laughter, Gen Z Stares & The Resting Bitch Tongue165: Not a headache it’s a migraine. A raw rant exposes what this chronic pain really feels like189: Finding Balance in Modern Life and Why "Life Is Short" No Longer Applies--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast

Why is it so hard to talk about the people we’ve lost? In this raw and heartfelt chat, Roula and Rosie open up about grief, memory, and the quiet pain that comes with silence. Rosie reflects on losing both of her parents young and why she still loves hearing stories about them, even if it brings tears. Roula shares how differently she grieved each of her parents and why she feels compelled to keep their memories alive — even when others don’t. Together, they unpack why death is still such a t...

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