E8: Grief Makes You "Weird": 5 Coping Strategies That Actually Work

Ever find yourself doing something a little odd after loss—like wearing the same outfit for weeks or talking to your dead person's photo—and wonder, "Is this normal?" In this episode, I'm sharing five coping strategies that might seem weird from the outside but actually help you navigate life after loss in grounded, helpful ways. You'll hear about: The science behind grief and playing games Why talking to a photo (or a houseplant or a stuffed animal) isn't "crazy" How grief uniforms and grief meals can help with decision fatigue Why getting a drastic haircut after loss is not necessarily "chaotic," but symbolic and meaningful ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia  Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast