Fingerprints of Grief Podcast

A good read… The many emotions of GRIEF.🖤

The many emotions of grief..

Are so vast.
So deep.

Sometimes overlapping. Sometimes overwhelming. Sometimes they come on so fast that you can’t even name them.

Sadness. This is a given. Sometimes to the point of despair. Feeling so empty because you would do anything for just another moment with them or the opportunity to say goodbye. Days when the tears keep flowing you don’t think they will ever stop. Sometimes crying so hard you feel like you slightly touch the deep emptiness within.

Jealousy. Seeing people just go on with their mundane lives without a care in the world. And you are….just lost. It would be so nice to just switch places with them. Then there is seeing people with their loved ones. The ones you lost in your life. You ache for them back and want so badly what you can’t have.

Confusion. You can see life happening around you but you just can’t touch it. You forget what you were trying to do. Why you walked into that room. Lack of sleep results in slowed movements about the house. You feel like you are physically here but your mind is so far away. With loss in the forefront of your thoughts everything else is just….irrelevant.

Anger. This emotion swirls around often and usually ends up in a release of hot tears. Because it’s conflicting and confusing. Anger for feeling like they abandoned you. Without a chance to tell them all that you want to. Sometimes you feel angry at God. Why did it have to happen to such a wonderful person? Why did this happen? Angry because these questions go unanswered. Or about some of the unhelpful advice we get from well meaning people.

Guilt. This is a strong emotion in grief. Guilt for trying to heal and move forward but also feeling like you are leaving them behind. Guilt for the things left unsaid or how you would want to change those last moments. Guilt for being so sad or cancelling plans when people expect you to be better by now.

Loneliness. Wanting to be alone because you can’t possibly relate to anyone else right now. Texts go unanswered on your end. Because how do you answer the questions of “how are you doing?”when your whole life feels like it imploded? The only company you want right now is the one person you can’t have. It feels like the whole world is empty without them.

Fear. About losing other people you love. When loss touches you like this you become aware just how fast it can happen. Fear of the silence. Fear about your future looks like without them. Fear of your vast feelings. Fear about leaving your own loved ones behind.

Relief. This emotion usually overlays confusion. Because how on earth can you feel relief? But sometimes it unexpectedly sneaks in. Knowing your loved one no longer is struggling. No longer in pain. Safe in Heaven. Where it is always beautiful.

Hope. That they are waiting for you up there. That one day you will see them again. That these feelings of grief will ease as time goes on and you will be able to smile after a memory instead of breaking down. That you will be proud of yourself for how much you tried and for how far you have come. Hope that you can reach out and ask for help when you need it. Hope that someday when you are stronger you might just be able to help someone else in the midst of their grief.

Author Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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Happy Heavenly Birthday Mom. I would be calling you in a few hours waking you up singing HB to you!

My mind cannot comprehend the birthday celebrations in heaven with Jesus and father God. Your legacy burns bright and its an honor to share your life stories with the world.

No Daughter can be prouder than I am to call you Mom. An absolute warrior in every way. Thank you for teaching me the values I have inside today. I know one day I will understand why God took you so soon -Im
So grateful for the years we had and for you shaping me into the woman I am today.

Im not perfect but you taught me to me to own my actions and words. To make amends and do my best to find peace within and with others ..but more importantly to always be right with God and Jesus because that is what really matters.

Today is your day Mom—i will share stories and feel immense pride that you are my beautiful, funny, compassionate warrior Mother.

I love you so much. Kiss Grandma for me and one day we will be celebrating together again —until then, I will continue to keep your legacy alive.

Happy Birthday Sue “Rizzo, charlie browns teacher (wah wah wah LOL), baddest warrior I have ever known”Rohrbough!

🎊🎉🎂♥️🙏😎🥰

I ♥️ this 🙏. I see shiny pennies often as well as feathers.

Occasionally a cardinal. Miss you Mom and Dad.

Everywhere we look starts to become an advertisement for the next 4 to 5 weeks, reminding us daily that the most important person (our Moms who have passed) are no longer here.

Remember to be kind to your motherless friends and check on them ♥️🙏

UPDATE:
You can listen to Kenny’s episode (Part 1) on here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/22hh8XUyiecZt4Je4Xr8VR?si=aTqgY4s6QeG_azGM--20Iw

Join me tonight at
8 PM CT/9 PM ET for podcast with two time Super Bowl Champion Kenny “The Shark” Gant on The Block105 Radio.

Kenny’s story of loss over the years is unforgettable and yet how he has risen up to tackle it while strengthening his faith is INSPIRATIONAL!

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Post your questions for Kenny or myself and we will answer.

I started this podcast to be a source of inspiration and community for those who have or are dealing with the loss of a loved one, a marriage, relationship, pet, dream or a job.

You will hear stories and insights to help you or others understand grief, honor feelings and discover strategies for healing, hope and finding gratitude in the pain and loss.

Together we will explore the diverse landscapes of loss, foster connection and embrace the resilience of the human spirit.

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As Easter begins to wind down, I took a few hours today without any distractions to sit in the silence and reflect over the blessings I have in my life, despite both Mom and Dad being in heaven.

I miss them every day and yet I am so thankful for having them as long as I did. Their unconditional love and support helped shape the woman I am today.

With God by my side and his supernatural strength, I have learned how much I have inside of me and I am proud of myself as I look back at the difficult roads I’ve traveled to find peace inside.

I’m beyond thankful for those who have loved me unconditionally and stood by me in this journey filled with peaks and valleys. I have learned that Family doesn’t have to mean blood.

Today for Christians, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the eternal life he promises all who believe in him.

I pray for those who have lost loved ones and may be feeling a mixture of emotions and the pain of loss.

May God bless and comfort them, May he comfort those who are sick or alone and give them the true peace that only he can give.

I pray everyone finds hope and are encouraged, that despite the empty chairs, there is always something to be thankful for 🙏

By David Kessler:

Every tear shed in grief is a silent yet profound testament to love.

They are not signs of weakness, but rather vivid proof of the deep love that was shared.

In your tears, you honor the connection and the impact of that bond in your life.

Missing my beautiful Mom so much today!

What I wouldn’t give to be able to talk to her again and hear her incredible laugh!

Facing grief with Gods Grace is a one day, one step at a time journey with many highs and lows. Some days, you have to dig deep to find the strength within to hang on tightly as the waves crash over your head.....and on other days, you find you are smiling because you feel their presence and spirit within you and feel comforted because the love you shared will never die.

Knowing where she is now and how incredible heaven must be gives me peace.

I Love you Mom.....I miss you more than words can ever say!!

I’m excited to welcome one of my amazing friends Gerald Smiley to LIVE this afternoon 3pm-4pm PT 5pm-6pm CT on Fishbowl Radio Network page and then everywhere on podcast outlets.

Gerald is a loving husband to his beautiful wife Jennifer, a former MLB player, is killing it as a successful real estate agent in Seattle and serves on several boards giving back to the community.

His journey through grief is as unique as each of ours. Prepare to be inspired by him, his faith and his passion for life through the storms we all have to face on this journey.

Join us LIVE and send any questions or comments on what will be an uplifting interview!

Join host Kim Francis as she embarks on conversations with experts, athletes, authors, celebrities and individuals across the country who have experienced various forms of loss.

From the loss of a loved one to the end of a significant chapter in life, hear stories that resonate, inspire, and illuminate ways in which people cope with grief.

In each episode, you'll find a blend of heartfelt narratives, practical advice, and insights to help you understand your grief, honor your feelings, and discover strategies for healing, hope and gratitude.

Whether you're navigating fresh grief or finding ways to support someone else through their journey, Fingerprints of Grief is here for you.

Together, we'll explore the diverse landscapes of loss, foster connection, and embrace the resilience of the human spirit.

Follow Fishbowl Radio Network on Facebook to join every Friday LIVE from 5 PM-6 PM CT.

Dive in and join us on this journey through grief, and please remember, you are not alone.

I Found this card while sorting through some papers tonight. God and Mom knew exactly what I needed to hear from her!

Every day I am so proud I am her daughter!

I Love you to the moon and beyond Mom💖

As we approach Thanksgiving, many of us will have an empty seat at the table. The holidays can be very lonely for many regardless of loss. After you lose a loved one, there is also a death of the annual traditions they led or were a part of for each holiday.

I shared in my recent interview on the Legends of Leadership Podcast that 'grief is love with no where to go" We have to learn a new way to express our love because they are no longer with us physically.

Please remember to look around this holiday season and observe those around you.....who may need to see a smile, hear that they look beautiful or handsome today, buy someone a cup of coffee who may look frazzled, make a meal for an elderly neighbor, stop by with some cookies or popcorn to the local nursing home, Stop and talk to a veteran more than just thanking him for his service. "Where did you serve..what branch"

We are here to better humanity and be a blessing to others and for me, when I do these things it's a way of honoring my Mom's legacy of service to others.

We are not alone. It's ok to not be ok all of the time. Release the ego and lean on others, ask for a hug, call a friend to check on them, find something which will bless someone else.
I have found that showing more love to others and helping those in need is a place to put the love that we so want and need to share with our loved ones who are not here.
Message me if you need someone to talk too, visit Grief Anonymous Family Hub and find the group which works best for you.

God bless you

https://www.vitas.com/family-and-caregiver-support/grief-and-bereavement/holidays-and-grief/coping-with-grief-during-the-holidays/

Coping with Grief During the Holidays Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Ramadan, Kwanza and New Year’s Day are annual holidays that can be a very difficult time for people who have experienced the death of someone loved.

I can't believe it will be 5 years in March 2020 since the "beast" of esophageal cancer took my beautiful Mom, however thanks be to God that she is the ultimate victor because of her salvation in Jesus Christ!
She earned her crown and rejoices in heaven on streets of gold and I know what a talented designer she was so her best friend and I always smile because we know she's redecorating the mansions of so many.
This passage is so spot on. We never get over the loss....we learn to live without our Mom, yet they are a part of who we are and always will be.
“Then one day you won’t have to search any longer because you’ll find her,” she said. “You’ll find her in the gentle breeze. You’ll find her in the words to your favorite song. You’ll find her in your child’s smile. You’ll find her more and more as the days pass and then one day you’ll realize she’s been there all along.”
When we learn how to grieve well and accept loss, it doesn’t mean the ones we love are gone and forgotten. It simply brings comfort to the unfathomable pain we never thought would go away.
I love you Sue Ann Giles …..you were one of a kind and a beacon of light to so many in this world and your legacy lives on and on and on....

https://foreverymom.com/health-fitness/grief/loss-of-a-mother-nikki-pennington/?utm_source=Susannah&utm_medium=ppp&utm_campaign=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0VQVYrm4FmqdasRDpzvoAO9zCQx-672P_e5C8gd2C203uP7E-hZPWjAWE

'You’ll Still Search For Her' — Woman Pens Emotional Post About What Happens After You Lose Your Mom What happens after the loss of a mother is something Nikki Pennington knows a thing or two about after losing her mom to brain cancer five years ago.

Let’s talk about triggers....

This am I was cleaning out a few closets and founds Moms duffle bag filled with the clothes she wore to the hospital on March 26, 2015 and didn’t leave until the funeral home came to get her at 2:45 am on March 29, 2015 after passing away at the young age of 62 from esophageal cancer.

Man the water works opened and the flash backs of those emotionally traumatic days.

I will not remove these and will keep them in the bag and put back in my closet full of Moms clothes and wigs.

We learn to live without them and no matter how many years go by the triggers will come just like high and low tides in the ocean.

I miss you Mom & love you so much ♥️

I love and miss you so much Mom♥️

For anyone else, who like me, continues to celebrate the loss of their loved one by posting, blogging, talking and sharing them with others, this passage is such a beautiful reminder of "the why"

This is my "why". Mom made me the person who I am today and I will always honor her legacy by continuing to share with the world the incredible woman, mother and friend she was and will always be!

"For all those who post or blog about their late loved one. For all those who post or blog about their loss.

"For all those who talk about their late loved one. For all those who talk about their loss.

This is why we talk about them.

**Hint: It is NOT for attention**

We talk about them because we love them. In life. And in death.

We talk about them because they are still a part of us. And always will be.

We talk about them because the love we shared and the loss we endured have shaped us into the person we are today.

We talk about them because we find it therapeutic. For our minds. For our hearts. For our souls.

We talk about them because it helps us. And we hope it will help others.

We talk about them because the memories make us happy. And we need to feel that.

We talk about them because the memories make us sad. And we need to feel that.

We talk about them because we want the world to know the struggle.

Of cancer. Of su***de. Of drug addiction. Of heart disease. Of sudden death. Of terminal illness.

The struggle of loss.

We talk about them because we want you to appreciate what you have. Because in hindsight, we realize we may not have.

We talk about them because they are still ours. And we are still theirs.

We talk about them because in the day to day grind that is life, we sometimes feel them drifting away. And we know that talking about them will make us feel closer to them today.

We talk about them because we want to.

We talk about them because we need to.

And yes, sometimes, we talk about them because nobody else is.

It is now our responsibility to carry on their legacies.

We talk about them because we take that responsibility very seriously.

A fear of the dying is that they will be forgotten. That they will become a distant memory. That nobody will speak of them anymore. That it would be like they never existed.

Nope. Not going to happen. Not on my watch. Not now. Not ever.

We talk about them because we refuse to let them be forgotten."