The Bibliotherapists S2 Ep #6: Stacey Heale on writing - and reading - through grief

Welcome to the second series of The Bibliotherapists, and our sixth episode, featuring Stacey Heale, a writer, speaker, curator, fashion academic, and campaigner known for her honest discussions on womanhood, grief, and rebuilding after loss.This is a (surprisingly?) uplifting conversation about life, love and rebuilding.🎧 5 takeaways from our conversation with Stacey1. Grief is a Portal, Not a Problem to SolveStacey shares how the death of her husband Greg reshaped her entire identity and how grief became a teacher, not just a wound.“If we can feel deeply, we can connect deeply.”2. Words Save LivesThrough journalling, reading and speaking, Stacey learned to give voice to pain and help others feel less alone in theirs.3. There’s Healing Power in Telling the TruthStacey’s writing is raw and real. She speaks to the unspeakable in a way that creates space for healing and community.4. You Don’t Need to ‘Get Over’ GriefStacey rejects the notion of closure, instead advocating for grief literacy, compassion and continuing bonds with the people we’ve lost.“Love never ends. It just changes shape.” 5. You Can Be Broken and BeautifulAmidst profound loss, Stacey found strength, creativity and a deeper connection to herself and her daughters.-The Bibliotherapists is a podcast celebrating the healing power of words, hosted on - and featuring writers and creatives from - the Substack platform.Find Stacey on Substack > https://chaoticheartsclub.substack.com/Toni (The Shelf Help Clubhouse) on Substack > https://shelfhelpclub.substack.com/Tanya (withEase) on Substack > https://tanyalynch.substack.com/WATCH THE VIDEOVideo recordings of The Bibliotherapists interviews are available exclusively to our Substack subscribers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shelfhelpclub.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebibliotherapists.substack.com