Welcome to the Grief Girlies, where we talk about our dead parents (love them), losing parents too early, and navigating grief in a culture that pretends we’re immortal.

Meet Eden and Tiana, aka the Grief Girlies. They introduce themselves, their stories, and the beginning of their grief journeys. Let's get into it!

So what’s going to help in grief? In this episode, we’re talking about the tools and resources we turned to while navigating grief. From therapy (and finding the right fit) to journaling, group support, and even “busy-ness” as a coping mechanism. We share what helped, what didn’t, and what took time to trust. We also dive into self-help books recommendations as you navigate emotional waves and resistance to healing. Sometimes it's the small practices that slowly make a difference! Most importantly, we reflect on the role of community and the people who showed up when we needed it most. There’s no magic fix. Healing is personal, takes effort, and often comes from a mix of tools over time, so just take it a little bit at a time.

One of the first public events after losing someone is usually a funeral or celebration of life ceremony. In this episode, we dive into this ritual - which feels like an impossible task of honoring loved ones while you’re still falling apart. We share stories about the planning process, grappling with the rollercoaster of emotions, and finding personal meaning inside traditional spaces. We explore the complexity of holding space to grieve, remember, and honor with community by accepting support and grace to feel all the feelings. A conversation for anyone overwhelmed by all the different ways to honor the loss of a loved one - and maybe not knowing where to start.