E11: 15 Grief Affirmations That Ground You WITHOUT Toxic Positivity
Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia

E11: 15 Grief Affirmations That Ground You WITHOUT Toxic Positivity

If you’ve ever felt broken, lost, or completely alone in your grief, this episode is for you. I’m sharing 15 short, nonreligious affirmations that have brought me comfort and a sense of stability in grief’s hardest moments—along with insights from my students inside Life After Loss Academy.

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E10: Stop Saying “I Can’t Imagine What You’re Going Through” to Grievers—Here’s Why
Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia

E10: Stop Saying “I Can’t Imagine What You’re Going Through” to Grievers—Here’s Why

You’ve probably heard it—or maybe even said it: “I can’t imagine what you’re going through.” It sounds compassionate on the surface, but it often creates emotional distance instead of connection. In this episode, I explain why this common sympathy phrase misses the mark for many grievers and what to say that’s actually comforting.

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E8: Grief Makes You "Weird": 5 Coping Strategies That Actually Work
Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia

E8: Grief Makes You "Weird": 5 Coping Strategies That Actually Work

Ever find yourself doing something a little odd after loss—like wearing the same outfit for weeks or talking to your dead person’s photo—and wonder, “Is this normal?” In this episode, I’m sharing five coping strategies that might seem weird from the outside but actually help you navigate life after loss in grounded, helpful ways.

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