Healing Hearts: Navigating Dating After Loss with a Therapist's Guidance
When you have losses, it is a time that you're in great pain.
How do you pick up the pieces and start dating again after a breakup, divorce, or the loss of a partner? In this episode of 'Through a Therapist's Eyes', hosts Kasie Morgan and Chris Gazdik dive deep into this sensitive topic. Kasie, drawing from her own personal experiences and professional expertise, opens up about the emotional rollercoaster that follows the end of a significant relationship.
She shares how she navigated her own heartbreak and offers practical advice for those facing similar challenges. The conversation touches on the multifaceted nature of grief, highlighting how it affects everyone differently and the importance of recognizing secondary losses—like shared homes, mutual friends, or even pets—that can intensify the pain. Kasie and Chris stress the importance of acknowledging and processing these emotions rather than sweeping them under the rug.
Rediscovering love after such a loss is possible, but it requires honesty, vulnerability, and self-check-ins. They encourage listeners to seek support from friends, family, or a therapist to help navigate this journey. This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone looking to heal and find love again after a significant loss.