Still Grieving Years Later? You’re Not Doing It Wrong

Why Grief Hits Out of Nowhere, Why it’s Normal, and What Can Help

Grief after five years isn't a sign of failure; it’s a testament to a lifelong bond. When the waves hit out of nowhere, know that your journey is uniquely yours. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3OkXRB4

Is there a Timeline for Grief?

You would think that after five years, grief should get easier. But then it hits you—out of nowhere—like it just happened. And you wonder, “Why am I still like this?”

Nothing is wrong with you. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline.

In this episode, we’re talking about what can help you with your grief after 5 years. What you’re feeling is not only normal…it’s part of loving someone who’s gone from your life.

In this Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro - The 5th Year of Grieving
• 02:00 - A Precocious Spring, the Bane of a Gardener/Winter Crafter
• 04:33 - Jaws is one of UK's Favorite Funeral Songs - See What Else Tops the Charts
• 07:55 - 5 years since the COVID Pandemic Deaths, Long Term Grief
• 08:42 - On the 5th Year of Grieving...Lessons that Most Helped - Kristie, The After Glow blog
• 13:14 - Charlie's Death Cafe Experience, Memories of His Son
• 15:51 - "A Meeting" - Poem by Wendell Barry
• 16:30 - Outro, "Every Day is a Gift"

Related Episodes about Grief and Recovery:

• S3E20: Riding the Wave: Navigating the Second Year of Grief
• S5E35: Growth and Remembrance: What to Expect Your Third Year of Grief
• What’s in Your Library? Building Grounding Resources through a Practice of Mindfulness
• S6E24: Grounding Techniques “Life Hack”: Your Secret Skill for Surviving the Bad Days
• S4E18: How to Exorcise Depression and Anxiety with Exercise
• All Grief Content

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