The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief Journey

On the season finale, Pastor Casandra Simington speaks to us about the support she provides her clients as their grief therapist.

On this episode, Brandie Mosss recounts losing her mother, and creating a safe space for those that have lost their mother through her organization - Tolia’s Daughters.

On this episode, Sheri Purpose Hall recounts the moment her children lost their father, how she coached them through their grief process by honoring feelings and acknowledging their differences.

On this episode, Paris Grimmett gives an account on how he has supported his wife after the loss of her sister. *Technical difficulties that impact sound quality halfway through the episode.

After her friend lost her brother, Kiarra Richardson provides best practices on supporting her friend through her grief journey.

Guest speaker Brittany L. Hogan recounts the events after the death of her mother and reveals her experience of not receiving the support she needed while she was grieving.

Episode 601 talks about the importance of supporting someone as they’re grieving.

Bigger Than Bereavement is a collection of poems surrounding the topic of grief. From yearning to celebrate loved ones to finding strength in our grief and everything in between, this episode serves as a reminder that all feelings surrounding grief - whether they be anger or contentment - are all valid and normal.

In this mini episode, I take you through what the week leading to Mother’s Day was like for me, and provide encouragement on how to celebrate Mother’s Day as someone going through grief!

In this episode, I talk about God being empathetic to our grief journey because He is our Creator and experienced grief Himself.

On this episode, I talk about the grief of having a distorted image of myself and a helpful trick that I’ve used to overcome it.

In this episode, I discuss winning an award for Best Podcast, the week leading up to the award show, and my feelings throughout the whole process!

Father’s Day can be hard for many people. Sit down and listen to the struggles Isaac Freeman and Jonathan M. Jackson faced growing up without having their fathers present and how they persevered through their “Daddy Issues” and became the men they are today!

Join Guest Hosts: Calandra Sumpter and Arlesia Fortson as they dive into the nuances of grieving thy former self!

On this episode, I pass the pen to guest host Elder Monique Hardman as speaks on how she moved forward and navigated herself through healing.

“WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES!” This week we welcome back Monique Hardman! She’s speaks on how personal experience shaped her and made her who she is today!

Join Tae'Lor Landa and Jonathan Jackson as they dive into talking about the happy times they cherish. Join them in traveling back down memory lane.

On this week's episode, I pass the pen to guest hosts Jonathan Jackson and Isaac Freeman as they discuss the almost demise of their friendship. *Episode does include some background noise due to the nature of the recording.*

On this episode, we pass the pen to guest host Alesha Bowman as she discusses the grief of closing her business. 

On this episode, we pass the pen to guest host Vaughan Harrison as he reminisces on the memories that he had with his grandfather and offers his unique perspective on his grief journey. 

In this episode, I take a step back from discussing my most recent losses and sit in the interviewee's chair, answering the audience's burning questions. 

On the season finale, I talk about the best way to cope with your grief as you go through the painful yet rewarding grief journey.

On this episode, I'm reclaiming my pen and talking about the grief of being the host of The Grief Journal. 

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Jordon Crusoe as he discusses his time in various roles in the education system, building relationships with students, and the pain of losing students that he helped motivate.

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Katherine Leal. Katherine pens her grief journey after the death of her friend and tells us the unique roles that friends can play in our lives.

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Daejah Kelly as she describes the relationship that she had with her twin. She discusses life without her twin and her unique perspective on her loss.

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Vincentia Simmons who recounts the death of her brother. She describes her process of coming to terms with her loss and the significance of losing a sibling that was close to her. *Episode does contain background noise due to the nature of the recording. 

On this episode, I pass the pen to three women: Lori Scoby, Sylvia Harrell, and BJ Thomas-Wilson. Lori talks about how not having her mother impacts her readiness to face future milestones and the rest of her adult years while Sylvia and BJ discuss supporting one another through the loss of each of their children to suicide and how they used their grief to help others.

On this episode, I pass the pen to Keisha Brooks who talks about the loss of her father and the impact that a father daughter relationship has on a woman’s life.

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Chelawnta Lewis, who describes the relationship that she had with her uncle and how much she meant to her. She goes on to discuss the impact of her uncle's life and death had on her today.

On this two part episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to my guest speakers - Joy Foster and Jasmine Morgan - as they tells us about their grief journeys after losing each of their grandfathers. Joy tells us what it is like to lose a grandfather while also processing her feelings about her grief while Jasmine recounts her grief journey from her teenage years to today.

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to my guest speaker - Jonathan Jackson - as he tells us his perspective on men expressing their emotions and takes us through his grief journey. Together, we discuss the expectations put on men in terms of grieving and expressing their emotions

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about the stages of grief and why that doesn’t necessarily apply to those that have experienced loss. I will go over the two different styles of grieving - intuitive and instrumental - while providing tips for each grieving style.

On this episode, I talk about how having a positive outlook on the death of your loved one can impact your grief journey.

On this episode, I talk about how my grief impacted my faith in God and caused me to distance myself from Him. I also offer tips as to how you can return back to God after the death of your loved one. 

On this episode, I discuss talking about my grief process with other people and how uncomfortable it could be for both sides. 

In this episode, I discuss how spending time with my mom's friends and first cousins impacted my grief journey. 

On this episode, I talk about blaming yourself for the death of your loved one.

My guest speaker and I discuss the regrets we had during our times with our loved ones before they transitioned.

On this episode, I talk about dealing with the various relationships and opinions people had about my loved one.

On this episode, my guest speakers and I talk about the pros and cons of dating while grieving. 

On this episode, I talk about forming new connections with other people after the death of my mother.

 On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about losing the parent I had a closer relationship with and rebuilding the relationship with my surviving parent.

I’m talking about not having the motivation to do basic life activities after the loss of my loved ones. Special Guest; Amber Wesley. This version of the episode includes the recording of the interview. 

On this episode of The Grief Journal, me and my guest speaker talk about how losing multiple people in a short amount of time can impact the grief journey

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about how going to our loved ones' favorite places and specific dates on the calendar can trigger our grief.

I talk about the importance of videos and pictures to remember my loved ones while my guest speaker talks about using his talent to bring people’s loved ones to life.

Two of my guest speakers and I talk about the emotional support the hospital staff provides patients and their families while the patient is in the hospital.

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about my experience being the power of attorney for my loved ones affairs. 

On this week's episode, I talk about the importance of having a life insurance policy. I also interview a funeral home director and an insurance agent to get their perspective on life insurance policies as it pertains to their businesses.