S2L Studio
S2L Studio
Healing Through Secondary Grief.
Healing Through Secondary Grief.
Healing Through Secondary Grief.
Friday 30th June 2023
Katie Comer, Chelsea McLeod, and Melissa explore secondary grief and finding hope amidst addiction's emotional toll in this episode of Hope After Addiction.
23 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
S2L Studio
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
71 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Secondary Grief: Finding Light Amidst the Shadows of Addiction
Episode Overview
- Exploring the complexities of secondary grief and the multitude of losses it encompasses
- Addressing the emotional stages of grief, including anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance
- Emphasizing the significance of maintaining hope, faith, and perspective amidst the struggles
- Sharing personal experiences and insights to offer guidance and support to those navigating grief
- Highlighting the role of biblical references in finding solace and hope during the grieving process
Grief is messy. When you're grieving over anything. It's just, it's messy. Um, and so let's kind of talk about some of the stages of grief, some of the, some of the different things that you can go through as you're grieving, either a loss of a person or a loss of just the life that you thought you would have.
Grief isn't always about losing a loved one; sometimes, it's about mourning the life you thought you'd have. In this heartfelt episode of 'Hope After Addiction', hosts Katie Comer and Chelsea McLeod sit down with Melissa to tackle the often-ignored topic of secondary grief. They explore the emotional whirlwind that comes with realizing your expectations for a loved one's future have been shattered by addiction.
Melissa opens up about her personal journey, sharing the pain of letting go of dreams and the struggle to find new ones. Katie, Chelsea, and Melissa discuss the stages of grief—anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance—bringing in biblical wisdom and personal stories to offer a roadmap for navigating these challenging emotions. They remind us that hope and faith are powerful tools in finding peace and perspective during tough times.
Whether you're dealing with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into managing grief and finding solace.