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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 34 MIN

Can You Grieve Someone You Never Knew? In Honor of Charlie Kirk

from Beyond the Pain: Heart and Home Healing After Loss · host Emily Smaczniak

If you’re feeling the heaviness of Charlie Kirk’s death and wondering if it’s possible to grieve someone you never even knew, the answer is YES.In this episode, I break down what it truly means to “know” someone and how their influence in their life has a direct effect on the weight of their loss.I also discuss:-The unfair comparison between Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman-People’s responses to a political figure’s loss vs. any other kind of loss-What to stop doing if you are truly grieving the loss of CharlieMy goal for this episode is not to debate politics, but to bring awareness and shed light on the controversial topic of Charlie Kirk’s death from a perspective of grief education. I hope this episode inspires you. Thank you so much for listening. In honor of Charlie Kirk: 1993-2025 <3

If you’re feeling the heaviness of Charlie Kirk’s death and wondering if it’s possible to grieve someone you never even knew, the answer is YES.In this episode, I break down what it truly means to “know” someone and how their influence in their life has a direct effect on the weight of their loss.I also discuss:-The unfair comparison between Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman-People’s responses to a political figure’s loss vs. any other kind of loss-What to stop doing if you are truly grieving the loss of CharlieMy goal for this episode is not to debate politics, but to bring awareness and shed light on the controversial topic of Charlie Kirk’s death from a perspective of grief education. I hope this episode inspires you. Thank you so much for listening. In honor of Charlie Kirk: 1993-2025 <3

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