Charlene Gorzela
Charlene Gorzela
Writing Through Grief with Rebecca Whitman
Writing Through Grief with Rebecca Whitman
Writing Through Grief with Rebecca Whitman
Tuesday 1st December 2020
Join Charlene Gorzela and Rebecca Whitman as they discuss using writing to navigate grief, surrendering to the process, and finding hope amidst pain.
45 minutes
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Charlene Gorzela
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
Recovery Reimagined
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Peace in Words: Rebecca Whitman's Journey Through Grief
But the writing of the book helped me channel the pain into something beautiful. So there was a lot of letting go, there was a lot of letting go and it was like a whole rebirthing and letting go and just surrendering.
What happens when life throws you a curveball, and you're left grappling with immense loss? In this episode of 'Grief Recovery Now', Charlene Gorzela sits down with Rebecca Whitman, a success mentor, author, and 12-step recovery coach, to explore how writing can become a lifeline during grief. Rebecca opens up about her own experiences, including the heart-wrenching week when she faced both a divorce and the death of her father.
Instead of succumbing to despair, she turned to writing and spirituality as tools for healing. This conversation is a heartfelt dive into the struggles of perfectionism and control, especially during grief. Rebecca shares how these tendencies often mask our fears but can also hinder our healing process. By surrendering to the pain and allowing herself to truly feel it, she found a way to move forward. Writing became her outlet, helping her process emotions and gain clarity.
The episode also touches on the connection between physical and emotional health. Rebecca recounts her battle with gallbladder disease, attributing it to unprocessed anger and grief. This serves as a poignant reminder that our bodies often bear the brunt of our emotional turmoil. Charlene and Rebecca emphasize the importance of community support in the grief journey. They discuss how connecting with others who understand your pain can provide much-needed empathy and encouragement.
Additionally, they challenge the conventional notion of success, advocating for a definition that prioritizes self-care and emotional well-being over financial abundance. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories that offer hope and inspiration. Whether you're navigating your own grief or supporting someone who is, you'll find valuable insights here. Tune in to discover how writing and community can help you find light even in the darkest times.