Grief: Holding Loss with Tenderness

Episode 5Hey friend... welcome back to The Hope Midwife Podcast. I'm Necie Edwards, yourHope Midwife. If your heart is heavy today, I'm really glad you're here.Let's take a slow breath together. Breathe in... nice and easy... hold it softly... nowbreathe out... even slower. Again... in... soft pause... out... longer.Today's tea is chamomile - soft comfort, a gentle landing.Tea Disclaimer: For comfort only - not medical advice. Check safety with your provider if needed.Take a sip... and let your body hear this message: "I don't have to rush."Grief is more than deathToday we're talking about grief. And grief isn't only about death. Grief can be the loss of your health, your energy, your job, your stability, your identity, your plans, or the version of life you thought you'd have.Sometimes grief looks like sadness. Sometimes it looks like numbness. Sometimes it shows up as irritation, brain fog, or exhaustion that doesn't make sense.And none of that means you're broken. It means something mattered.A myth to releaseOne of the biggest myths about grief is this: "I should be over it by now."Friend, grief doesn't follow a schedule. It moves in waves. Some days you'll feel steady.Some days it hits you out of nowhere - a song, a smell, a date on the calendar, a memory. That doesn't mean you're going backwards. That means you're human.🎁 Free Listener Gift:Grab your free reset guide: When You’re Carrying Too Much: A Gentle Reset for the Weary Heart➡️ Link: [https://drive.proton.me/urls/R10A6F8HW4#kge5Zfyh8CtPhttps://drive.proton.me/urls/DDZ24E1VR8#m48wDCoh9md5Stay connected:https://www.instagram.com/sereniteaandhope?igsh=Y3gxNGRzOGV0dzFi&utm_source=qrSend us Fan MailSupport the showJust a little reminder! If you enjoy what I create, you can support me at https://ko-fi.com/thehopemidwife🎁 Free Listener Gift:Grab your free reset guide: When You’re Carrying Too Much: A Gentle Reset for the Weary Heart➡️ Link: [https://drive.proton.me/urls/R10A6F8HW4#kge5Zfyh8CtPhttps://drive.proton.me/urls/DDZ24E1VR8#m48wDCoh9md5Stay connected:https://www.instagram.com/sereniteaandhope?igsh=Y3gxNGRzOGV0dzFi&utm_source=qr