The Grief No One Prepares You For When a Friend Dies

Society is generally bad at dealing with grief in general. How difficult it would be if you are dealing with a uniquely different kind of sadness, such as friend loss? Irene Weinberg is joined by writer, podcaster, and certified grief educator Hannah Rumsey, who sheds light on why losing a friend is widely considered disenfranchised grief. She explains how the death of her beloved friend Lauren inspired her to launch a podcast and build a community centered on offering proper support for friend-loss grievers.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How the death of her close friend helped Hannah gain more insight about herself and continues to shape her life today.Toxic beliefs and stories she told herself that complicated Hannah’s grief.The hard work of pulling out of despair and isolation.How story writing and writing helped Hannah unravel toxic beliefs and move towards healing. Why and how Hannah created a podcast and a community specifically for friend loss.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg9c0edJv5Q&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh💛 Special Offers from Hannah Rumsey 💛Hannah has generously shared a couple of gifts just for Grief & Rebirth podcast listeners:🌱 15% OFF all 2026 grief groups & events hosted by HannahUse promo code REBIRTH2026 for any grief group or event she hosts throughout 2026. https://www.friendsmissingfriends.com/📖 $50 OFF a Lifebooks Memorial BookLifebooks helps you create a beautiful, meaningful memorial for someone you love.Visit https://lifebooks.io/ and use code friendsmissingfriends to receive $50 off.---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.