E70: Why Breakups Are a Grief Event: Healing After Relationship Loss with Kendra Allen, founder of Breakup Bestie
Do you feel like your breakup or divorce isn't really worth grieving because "no one died"? This episode is for you. Today, I'm sitting down with breakup coach Kendra Allen to talk about why breakups are absolutely a grief event, even though the person you lost is still alive. We're unpacking what makes relationship loss so uniquely painful, what healing looks like, and how to be a better breakup bestie to the people in your life who are grieving.
You'll learn:
Why breakups deserve to be grieved just like any other major loss
What makes relationship grief different from death grief
How shame, aftershocks, and identity loss show up after a breakup
What healing from a breakup actually looks like (hint: it's not closure)
How to support a friend or family member through a breakup without rushing them to move on or feel better
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