EP 13: Choosing to Live When Life Feels Unlivable with Lynn Lewis

Grief doesn’t come with a rulebook, but Lynn Lewis found a way to turn unimaginable loss into a mission of healing. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer sits down with Lynn—a Certified Grief Coach, Educator, and the author of My Suicide Grief Journey Journal & Memory Book—to talk about surviving the unthinkable: losing her only child, Daniel, to suicide in August 2019.Lynn takes us through that devastating day, the frantic search for Daniel, and the moment her world shattered. But instead of letting grief consume her, she made a choice—she refused to die with her son. Through therapy, support groups, and relentless resilience, she clawed her way back to life, proving that joy and sorrow can coexist.Now, as a grief coach, Lynn helps others navigate the darkness, sharing powerful insights on healing, the difference between therapy and coaching, and why the hardest part of grief is simply telling the story again. She reminds us that the weight of loss is too heavy to carry alone and that moving forward isn’t forgetting—it’s choosing to live.If you or someone you know is struggling with loss, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for an honest, soul-stirring conversation on survival, healing, and the power of choice.Connect with Lynn Lewis:destinedtothrivegriefcoaching.com [email protected]