Father's Day grief survival guide: Permission to do it your way

Does Father's Day fill you with grief and dread? You're not alone, for many grievers this day is so hard. This episode is your Father's Day grief survival guide.Whether your dad, stepdad, or any other father figure in your life has died, whether your relationship with your dad is complicated or estranged, whether you've lost a child or been through any stage of baby loss, or whether you simply long for the family life you imagined - all of you and your grief is welcome here.In this episode, I (Tanya Wilkinson, an AC certified grief and life transitions coach and bereaved mother) will walk you through:→ Why grief intensifies on mass celebration days like Father's Day and Mother’s Day. → The secondary losses we rarely talk about when we lose a father figure. → How to approach Father's Day on your own terms — from honouring your person in your way, to setting boundaries of sacred no's, to giving yourself full permission to opt out. → The permission slip practice: a journalling exercise to help you move from intention to actionThere is no one-size-fits-all in grief. This episode will help you understand what Father's Day can look like when it honours you — in all your uniqueness.If this episode resonated, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you're new here, hit subscribe - new episodes every week on grief, life transitions, and finding your forwards path.Are you journeying with grief?JOIN GRIEF COCOON, my new monthly virtual support session - a sacred space for grief in busy lives: https://tanyawilkinson.co.uk/grief-cocoon DOWNLOAD MY FREE Grief, Grace & Growth journaling ebook: https://tanyawilkinson.co.uk/grief-grace-growth-journalGUIDED "FIND YOUR SAFE PLACE" MEDITATION: https://youtu.be/RO1G2oAOIEU  Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Nor is it a substitute for professional support. Follow Death on the Daily:Do Like, Comment & Subscribe to this channel  @deathonthedaily  Share this episode with a friend who might need it. Subscribe to my Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/deathonthedaily/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyawilkinson_ YouTube: http://youtube.com/@deathonthedailyFind out about my work as a Grief & Life Transitions Coach and connect with me here: https://www.tanyawilkinson.co.ukThe theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: [email protected]