S14E5 - Grief Within

Send us Fan MailGrief within yourself, also known as self-grief, is the process of mourning changes or losses within yourself, particularly after a significant trauma or loss that alters your identity or sense of self. It's a natural and necessary part of healing, allowing you to acknowledge and integrate these changes rather than suppressing them. Why is Self-Grief Important?Authenticity: Mourning for your past self allows you to move forward authentically and integrate changes into your identity.Healing: Ignoring self-grief can hinder healing, while acknowledging it allows you to process emotions and adapt to new circumstances.Self-Compassion: Self-grief allows you to extend compassion to the parts of yourself that have been hurt or changed, fostering self-love and acceptance. Navigating Self-Grief:Acknowledge and Allow: Accept that it's okay to grieve for the past and that it's a normal part of healing. Seek Support: Connect with friends, family, or a therapist for support during this process. Practice Self-Compassion: Treat yourself with kindness and understanding, recognizing that you are doing your best to navigate these changes. Engage in Self-Care: Prioritize activities that bring you comfort and joy, and nurture your physical and mental well-being. This week we would like to highlight Grief in Common if you would like to learn more or donate click the link below https://blog.griefincommon.com/self-esteem-grief-the-hidden-loss/Please leave a comment and review our episode and give some feedback on what we can improve on!Thank You All For Listening and DownloadingWe drop an episode every ThursdaySupport the showThe 988 Lifeline988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lnQce2gqnZIjxzlvl5oSv?si=gdOehC20R-SPoUU4lafyRQ&utm_source=copy-linkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086740326701&mibextid=ZbWKwYoutube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEcbkA7c93lGKDaBBymG64tIWczQCLNJInsta - https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=k6aivqg2vlea&utm_content=pegvqopTwitter - https://twitter.com/1TheGoldenSpoon?t=iEZUUNh2TjeQzjuS6af-Hg&s=09Dicord - https://discord.gg/Te8Q6XYc