She Thought She Could Handle Everything… Until Grief Changed Her

Explore more at https://www.generationswoven.comIn our very first guest conversation, we sit down with grief wellness coach and author Sheila Clemenson Greif, who lost her young husband Grant to ALS when she was thirty. Sheila walks us through anticipatory grief, the slow undoing of caregiving, and what it actually takes to live again on the other side of loss. This is a tender, honest episode for any woman who is caregiving, grieving, or quietly carrying a version of life that did not turn out the way she planned.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhat anticipatory grief is and why it deserves a nameHow caregiving reshapes identity, marriage, and faithThe difference between numbing and healingHow to ask for help and what real support looks likeWhy there is no timeline for griefHow time, purpose, and substitution work together in healingA grandmother's reminder about love across generationsA closing blessing for any woman grieving todayMost Powerful MomentWhen Sheila's eighty six year old grandmother lost her husband of sixty years, she looked at Sheila and said, "I know that I can make it through this because you did." Sheila reminded her that she had only been with Grant for seven years. Her grandmother answered, "It doesn't matter. You loved him." A reminder that grief is not measured in time. It is measured in love.About Our GuestSheila Clemenson Greif is a certified career coach, grief wellness coach, and author of Over the Rainbow: From the Depths of Grief to Hope. For her book, her free caregiver's companion journal, and additional resources, visit https://www.generationswoven.com/from-grief-to-hopeAbout Generations WovenGenerations Woven is a podcast where three generations of women share honest conversations about relationships, healing, faith, identity, and personal growth.Each episode explores real life experiences and the wisdom that comes from walking through life together.Discover more episodes at https://www.generationswoven.comA Note from Generations WovenThe voices we welcome on this podcast are wonderfully their own. The thoughts, opinions, and resources our guests share belong to them and do not always reflect the views of Generations Woven. Take what speaks to you, leave what does not, and trust your own discernment as you explore each guest's work.Legal DisclaimerGenerations Woven shares personal stories, encouragement, and honest conversations. We are not licensed medical or mental health professionals. If you need support beyond this conversation, please reach out to a qualified professional. We are cheering for you and we are grateful you are here.Mentioned in this episode:Legal DisclaimerAs we end today’s episode, remember this is a space for stories, encouragement, and honest conversations.​We’re not giving professional medical or mental-health advice, as we are not licensed providers. ​If you need support, please connect with a qualified professional who can help. We are cheering for you, and we’re grateful you’re here.​