The Grief No One Talks About: Letting Go of Who You Needed Them to Be

There’s a grief that no one talks about - the grief of losing someone who is still right in front of you.In this episode, we go into one of the most quiet, tender, and misunderstood emotional experiences: grieving the version of someone you hoped they would become.When you finally accept that someone may not change in the way you’ve been waiting for, two things often arise: freedom and grief. Freedom from the waiting - and grief for what you thought was possible.Together, we explore:Why it hurts so deeply to let go of who you wanted someone to beThe emotional stages that often come with this realization: denial, anger, sadness, and acceptanceHow we unconsciously put parts of our lives on hold while waiting for someone to changeWhat it means to meet someone where they are, instead of where you hoped they’d beHow acceptance can soften resentment and create a new kind of connectionThe surprising truth that much of what you’ve been seeking may already exist in your lifeHow this process brings you back to yourselfThis episode closes with a gentle reflective breathwork practice to help you reconnect inward, soften expectation, and return to your truth. A gentle reminder from this episode:You don’t have to keep waiting.Your life isn’t on the other side of their change.It’s right here… the moment you choose yourself. Resources & Ways to Work Together🌿 Free Online HypnoBreathwork SessionJoin me live tonight at 8pm CST and experience a guided journey back to your inner clarity and self-connection:👉 Save Your Spot💛 1:1 Coaching Discovery CallIf you’re feeling called to go deeper into your patterns, relationships, or personal healing:👉 Schedule a Free Discovery Call📩 Connect with me on InstagramI read every message and love hearing what resonates for you.@laurakistnercoaching If something shifted in you during this episode, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to move through it alone either.You’re not becoming someone new.You’re coming home to yourself.