Actively Grieving: Choosing Joy After Loss With Kari Driskell

Actively grieving is often described as a heavy shackle, yet Kari Driskell joins us to share the profound realization that while grief is lifelong, the state of active devastation does not have to be. As a widow who turned her personal loss into a "Heart Work" methodology, Kari discusses the vital distinction between the permanent presence of grief and the choice to move toward a sense of aliveness again. We explore the "messy and ugly" reality of parenting through acute loss, the importance of witnessing a friend's sadness without trying to "fix" it with a tissue, and how to nurture that tiny flame of hope that says life can be beautiful again. It is a raw, honest look at the "buffalo" mentality—running straight into the storm of healing to find the calm on the other side.I am sharing my experience of loving the same man for 32 years, a mother to two adult children, a retired military officer, a breast cancer survivor, and my connections with others.  Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts should reach out to a suicide hotline or local emergency number in their country: Psychology Today Suicide Hotlines and Prevention Resources Around the World.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/