TOPICS OF NOTE:
- Why Beth felt like an amateur at grief
- How journaling helped Beth process her emotions after the loss of her best friend + VW bus driving mom, Beazy
- Tips for celebrating Mother's Day without a mom (or any big day without that certain someone)
- A secret weapon in getting through a big day
- The power in pre-planning
- Respecting other's wishes to celebrate in a new way
- How + why Lamar made Beth cry over her spinach omelet
- What to acknowledge about this year
- How Beth finds levity in the midst of sorrow
- The value of sharing stories
- What to ask for on social media (I LOVE this idea!)
- When you may want to use crime scene tape during grieving
- How to support others in grief
- How to offer help (and why it's not about the taco soup)
- Why dropping "scripture bombs" is not okay
- The beauty of a handwritten note
- The importance of the little things
- What her 11-year old daughter said that gently helped her out of grieving for her mother
- Sisterhood, Beth's exciting new project for women
Stay tuned for AFTER THOUGHTS when Beth shares her middle of the night resources to assist with your grief journey.
QUOTES OF NOTE:
“I doubt it’s going to be a bad idea for someone to get a piece of handwritten mail.”
“In the words of theologian, John Mayer, ‘Say what you need to say’.”
“Fine is a four-letter word.”
LISTEN TO THE SHOW:
SHOW NOTES:
Grief Survior: 28 Steps Toward Hope and Healing book
Beth's new program, Sisterhood
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren book
Say What You Need To Say by John Mayer
Previous guest episodes mentioned during the show:
Books that made Colleen laugh over loss:
Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast
Dead People Suck by Laurie Kilmartin
There Is No Good Card For This by Dr. Kelsey Crowe + Emily McDowell
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