Who Gets to Grieve? Challenging Assumptions About Loss, Disability, and Mental Health

Julie Lago and Kaile Moore kick off the first episode of the podcast, Connections and Conversations, with a focus on creating a space for open and honest conversations about disability and mental health. They discuss the impact of grief and loss on individuals with disabilities and mental health needs, the importance of addressing tough topics we often avoid, and the need for normalizing conversations around mental health and disability.TakeawaysOpen and honest conversations are less likely harmful than avoidanceThe impact of grief and loss on individuals with disabilities goes far beyond death and dying