Ep39: The Rise Back: Tiffaney Childers on Grief, Survival & Learning to Heal After Loss

In this episode of I Choose Happy, bestselling author of The Rise Back, Tiffaney Childers, shares her story of surviving the unimaginable: losing both of her parents to suicide just a year apart.What followed wasn’t a clear path to healing… it was years of survival. Silence. Pushing forward the only way she knew how while raising her children, building a life, and carrying grief that had no place to go.It wasn’t until nearly two decades later - when her body could no longer hold what had gone unspoken - that everything began to shift.Tiffaney opens up about the moment that changed everything, the anger she carried, the full-circle realization that brought her closer to her mother’s experience, and the intentional work it took to move from surviving… to truly healing.This is a difficult, but meaningful, discussion on grief, mental health, and what it means to rebuild a life after profound loss.If you’ve ever experienced loss, or are navigating something heavy in your own life, we hope this episode reminds you: you are not alone.A gentle note:This episode includes discussion of suicide and may feel heavy at times. Please take care while listening.This conversation is shared for connection and understanding, and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified professional or someone you trust.If you or someone you know is in crisis or having suicidal thoughts, you can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, or visit 988lifeline.org to chat with a trained counselor.Connect with Tiffaney:Tiffaney is the author of the bestselling book The Rise Back, where she shares more of her journey through loss, survival, and intentional healing.You can find The Rise Back on Amazon. Learn more about her work, speaking, and resources at https://risesavage.com/ Connect with her on Instagram @tiffaneychilders------Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired. Please join today by clicking here.------Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com.------I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order with the code ichoosehappy at TheComfy.com.