Healing Through Heartbreak: Peggy Green's Journey of Loss and Resilience
So it's giving yourself the permission to seek help, to work with a grief coach, to be able to acknowledge, to be able to actually put the effort into healing, because sometimes we just don't do that, especially as moms.
Peggy Green knows the depths of a parent's worst nightmare. In this episode of 'Getting Unstuck', she opens up about the heart-wrenching loss of her two children, one to suicide. But Peggy's story isn't just about loss; it's about finding a way to live again. She shares her raw and real journey through grief, discussing how she faced each day with a heavy heart and still found moments of joy.
Peggy has channeled her pain into helping others by becoming a grief coach and authoring the book 'Life After Child Loss: The Mother's Survival Guide to Cope and Find Joy'. She offers insights on how to navigate the daily challenges of grief, emphasizing the importance of feeling all emotions and seeking help when needed. Peggy's approach combines theory with personal experience, making her guidance both relatable and practical.
She uses the powerful analogy of putting on your own oxygen mask first, reminding us that self-care is crucial for those who want to support others. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with loss.