Letting Go, Holding On: Motherhood, Grief, and the Art of Bird Launching

On this episode of Deathly Honest, Kelli reflects on the emotional terrain of “bird launching”—her tender term for the experience of raising children and sending them into the world. She shares her own story of transitioning from active motherhood to the quieter role of observer, and the unexpected grief that comes with it. This is a deeply honest conversation about letting go, holding on, and the evolving identity of motherhood. Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist, and certified death midwife, as she gently (and sometimes hilariously) holds space through every experience. Join the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Circle: https://kellilyles.com/groups  Visit https://kellilyles.com to learn more about grief guidance with Kelli Lyles. Yoga for Grief is a free video series from Kelli Lyles Grief Guide designed to help your nervous system achieve rest and relaxation. Follow on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@deathlyhonest Follow on Instagram - Kelli Lyles, Grief Guide: https://instagram.com/kellilylesgriefguide Follow on Instagram - Deathly Honest Podcast: https://instagram.com/deathlyhonest