#50 - Chatty

As we celebrate an amazing achievement of 25,000 downloads, we're also taking a deep breath and diving into the deep end of topics many fear to tread - death. Remember Eileen? She graciously shared her heartbreaking experience of losing her partner to COVID-19 in our previous episode. Her story has a haunting resemblance to my battle with the virus in the ICU, which fortunately, I survived. In a world dealing with the ravages of a pandemic, we find ourselves grappling with grief, loss, and the grim reality of mortality. Nothing quite prepares you for the powerlessness that accompanies the inability to be with a loved one in their final moments. The suddenness of death, the shock of it all, can leave one reeling and profoundly impacts the journey of grief. We recount the story of a brave couple who stared death in the face, the choices they made in the midst of the pandemic, and how they navigated life-altering decisions. We touch on the importance of acknowledging our own mortal fears, and the unsettling realization that despite doing everything right, life can still throw us a curveball. Powerlessness. It's a word that rings with a harsh reality and it's a feeling that can trigger trauma, especially in children. This episode explores the therapeutic power of giving voice to the voiceless and how sharing traumatic experiences can aid in healing. Autonomy for children, creating and sharing memories - these are crucial elements of our discussion. As we share our personal struggles with revisiting memories of our loved ones, we acknowledge the courage required to confront these powerful images and emotions. Here's to grief, trauma, healing, and above all, the remarkable human capacity to endure.Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF Email: theshow at widowedAF.com Web: (https://www.widowedaf.com) Watch on (YouTube)