E33: Feeling Hopeless in Grief? 8 Small Ways to Keep Going When It All Feels Too Heavy
Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia

E33: Feeling Hopeless in Grief? 8 Small Ways to Keep Going When It All Feels Too Heavy

There are days when grief makes everything feel pointless—as if nothing will ever be good or meaningful again. If you’ve been there (or you're there now), this episode is for you. I’m sharing eight small but meaningful ways to keep going when everything feels impossibly heavy. These are the low-pressure, real-life practices I’ve used myself and taught inside Life After Loss Academy—not to fix grief, but to help you move through it.

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E30: Ask Shelby: How Do I Make a Big Decision While Grieving?
Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia

E30: Ask Shelby: How Do I Make a Big Decision While Grieving?

Making a major choice after loss can feel impossible. Grief scrambles your brain and makes every option feel like the wrong one. I’ll share some grounded tools to help you weigh options, consider best- and worst-case scenarios, and make compassionate choices you can trust.

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E27: What Is “Meta Grief”? A New Term for Grief Exhaustion, Burnout, and Being Tired of Grieving
Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia

E27: What Is “Meta Grief”? A New Term for Grief Exhaustion, Burnout, and Being Tired of Grieving

Have you ever felt like you're grieving not just a loss, but grieving grief itself? In this episode, I introduce the term “meta grief”—the invisible sorrow that comes from being tired of grieving, worn down by ongoing tragedy, or overwhelmed by the endlessness of loss. If you’ve felt grief fatigue or wondered how long this will last, this episode is for you.

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