6. The Shit Nobody Told me about Grief with Gianna Part 1

In this deeply personal episode, Brittany and her daughter Gianna open up about the loss of Brittany’s sister Brooke, exploring the raw reality of grief, the invisible labor of holding a family together, and the spiritual ways their love continues—through wind, hummingbirds, and everyday moments. They share how grief can feel never-ending, how it shows up differently for each person, and the tools and support that helped them begin to find light in the dark.5 Key Takeaways• [0:01:20] – Grief is highly individual and ongoing, often resurfacing in unexpected ways long after others stop checking in.• [0:03:40] – Losing a sibling can feel like losing a part of yourself, leaving you feeling incomplete and disassociated from life.• [0:06:30] – Support roles can shift in grief; Gianna stepped in to care for her younger siblings and grandmother while suppressing her own emotions.• [0:09:40] – Tools like Sheryl Sandberg’s Option B and grief counseling became helpful only when Brittany was ready to receive them.• [0:17:52] – Spiritual signs—like hummingbirds and changes in the wind—help Brittany and Gianna feel Brooke’s continued presence and love.“The deeper the grief is, the deeper the love.” – BResource Links:Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg Connect with B:Instagram: @brittanybijan