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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWe trace how fall’s shifts mirror grief, moving from the first sting of emptiness to practical safety steps, group support, and spiritual care. Poems by Paula Porter and a closing meditation widen hope, and we share ways to plan for the holidays with honesty and rest.• honoring the rawness of early grief and the image of autumn’s balance• fear named as part of grief and steps to face it• practical safety ideas for living alone and learning new tasks• asking friends and family to teach skills and share load• joining grief groups and keeping a journal to track progress• making flexible holiday plans with rest, ritual, and remembrance• poetry as a container for feeling and a mirror for seasons• spiritual support through Ignatian practice and community resources• reminders that help, love, and change are already in motionWe talk about pacing your learning and honoring limits, because healing does not happen on a deadline. Journaling becomes a quiet partner that clarifies fears and tracks progress you might otherwise miss. With the holidays approaching, I offer a flexible planning framework that includes time with others, time to rest, and time to remember your beloved in ways that feel true. Please support us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify. If you have questions about spiritual direction while grieving, or grief support or grief groups in your community, my contact information is in the show notes.SPIRITUAL DIRECTION WHILE GRIEVING IS AVAILABLEArt: https://www.etsy.com/shop/vasonaArts?ref=seller-platform-mcnavand https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/candee-lucashttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2SFH4Z6Music and sound effects today by: via Pixabay
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