Reflections on My Dad: Love and Loss

In today’s episode, I’m dedicating this time to my dad as we mark the second anniversary of his passing. This day brings up so many feelings—some days are really hard, and others feel almost normal. It’s a reminder of how love and loss can shape us in ways we often don’t see.I share the story of the last day I spent with my dad and how I’ve been working through my grief. I didn’t realize how much I was still hurting and how my feelings of anger and abandonment were tied to losing him. It’s been a journey to understand these emotions, especially as unexpected moments can bring them flooding back. I talk about how important it is to feel our feelings instead of pushing them away, even when it’s uncomfortable.I invite you to listen to this episode and join me on this journey of healing. If you’re dealing with loss or looking for personal growth, I hope my experience helps you feel less alone. Tune in, and let’s explore this together!KEY TAKEAWAYSAnniversary of Dad's PassingGrieving ProcessMemories of the last conversation with my fatherCoping MechanismUnderstanding how past relationships and unresolved issues affect present interactions.The challenge of feeling emotionsBEST MOMENTS“Grief is not linear.”“You can't work on it if you can't see it.”“We are like onions. So many layers.”“We're always healing if we choose to take that step.”“I am treating myself with compassion and forgiveness because guilt will just eat away at me.”“Dear daddy, I miss you so much. You are gone from this physical realm, but so not forgotten.”“If you're going through the grieving process, you're not alone.”CONTACT THE HOSTWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.