Episode 218 Being real about Grief

Today’s guest episode is about navigating life through the loss of a spouse. The grief that comes with, the changes/challenges you face as a single parent & how it’s important to work through the uncomfortable and support those living this experience. One I know Courtney doesn’t wish on anyone as she unfortunately has learned first hand what it’s like to lose a husband, the father of her children and have to navigate that while going to school chasing her dream. December 20th, 2022 their lives changed forever when Pete was in an accident he unfortunately lost his life from. Courtney walks me through that day of the accident, the following weeks and how the years have been as she moved along this journey to finding parts of her old self. She shares incredible insight on how couples should have the hard talks about death and what each other would want if the unfortunate time comes when a funeral needs to be planned. Get to know what’s important to them and try hard to not let the little things like socks on the floor get to you because at the end of the day it’s minor. She blew me away when she said one of the things she holds onto are the survivors who got to walk away and live their lives. 4 people could have been lost that day but 3 got to go home and she finds the beauty in knowing they have a chance at life. Told you she is extremely selfless person. Now Pete. In memory of you my dude. Pete was such a kind yet quick witted guy. Laid back but also such a hard worker. He immediately took on the father role for Courtney’s daughter and watching them get married and have their son was truly such a beautiful story to watch. I feel absolutely honoured to have captured that love for them over the years as they allowed me into these special moments of their lives. Fromliterally day one of them I began my photography journey and I just knew then, their story was going to beautiful. I’m really sorry and sad to see it won’t be forever but Pete will never be forgotten and he will live on through his memory and the family who loves him so much ❤️ Please have a listen and make sure to check in on our friends babes.