BONUS: The First Year After Loss — Our New Book, the Grief Brain Reader Series & What Early Grief Really Looks Like

Nobody tells you what the first year of grief is actually going to feel like. Not the forgetting. Not the exhaustion. Not the moment when the casseroles are gone, the phone stops ringing, and the full weight of it finally hits you. In this special bonus episode of the GRIEF Ladies Podcast, Kelly Daugherty and Karyn Arnold talk about their brand-new book — The First Year After Loss — the first in their Grief Brain Reader series, launching June 16th on Amazon. They share: • Why they wrote this book — and who it's really for • The grief reactions that feel terrifying but are completely normal • The grief box analogy: why your box gets bigger, not your ball smaller • What "grief brain" is and why it changes how you read, remember, and focus • Why the Grief Brain Reader series is intentionally short, digestible, and accessible • How family and friends can use this book to better support the people they love "Grief is not over after one year — it evolves."  Whether you're newly bereaved, supporting someone who is, or years into your grief journey, this episode will remind you that what you're feeling is real, it's valid, and you are not going crazy. The First Year After Loss is available June 16th on Amazon. As always, we close with an actionable step: find your support, tether yourself to something, and believe that help makes a difference.   GRIEF Ladies: Your Guide to What Comes Next If you're ready to move forward without moving on—this show is for you. 🎧 Follow and connect: https://www.griefladies.com/ Kelly Daugherty: https://www.kellydaugherty.com/ Karyn Arnold: https://www.griefincommon.com/ Stay up to date with all the latest information about The GRIEF Ladies- Sign up for our newsletter at: www.griefladies.com Join the FREE, Private Facebook GRIEF Ladies Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/ The GRIEF Ladies podcast offers education and support for people living with grief after someone they love has died. Our content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis services. If you are in crisis or concerned about your safety, call 988 in the U.S. or contact local emergency services. Guest perspectives shared on this platform are their own and may not reflect the views or positions of The Grief Ladies.