What happens after the shock… when reality starts to set in?

In this episode of Grieving Greatly, I share what it was like in the days after losing my son, Harry—when the world expected us to start making decisions, planning a funeral, and somehow keep going while completely falling apart.

This is the part of grief no one prepares you for.

The practical reality.
The conversations.
The unbearable weight of making choices for someone you love who should still be here.

I talk about what those days felt like for me and my family—how we navigated saying goodbye to Harry, and how grief and responsibility collided in ways that felt impossible to carry.

If you’ve been through this, you’ll know how disorienting and surreal it can be.
If you haven’t, this episode may help you better understand what someone in grief is truly experiencing beneath the surface.

You don’t have to have the right words.
You just have to be there.

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Jen Connors - Harrys Helping Hands Counselling 0431212575

What does grief feel like in the very beginning… when everything still feels unreal?

In this deeply personal first episode of Grieving Greatly, I share the story of losing my son, Harry, suddenly—just before Christmas—and the shock that followed.

The world kept moving. People kept talking. Life continued as if nothing had changed. But mine had completely stopped.

Harry was the most beautiful little boy—he loved animals, especially ladybugs and turtles, and he brought so much light into our lives. When he died, that light was gone, and our family was left shattered.

I open up about what those early days of grief really felt like—the numbness, the disorientation, and the unbearable reality of learning to live without him. I also talk about the well-meaning things people say in grief… and why they can feel so isolating when you’re in the middle of it.

If you’re grieving, or supporting someone who is, this episode will help you feel less alone—and better understand what grief truly looks like at the beginning.

This is not about fixing grief.
It’s about sitting in it… together.

Hosted by Jen Connors, from Harry’s Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling 0431212575

This gently connects your podcast to your work without feeling promotional.

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Grieving Greatly is a podcast for anyone navigating life after sudden and traumatic loss.

Hosted by grief counsellor Jen Connors, this podcast offers compassionate conversations about grief, trauma, healing, and the long road of learning to live after someone you love dies unexpectedly.

After losing her son Harry suddenly, Jen understands firsthand how disorienting and overwhelming traumatic grief can be. Through personal reflections, professional insights, and honest conversations, she explores the realities of grief that many people feel but rarely talk about.

Each episode offers gentle support, practical tools, and reassurance for those navigating suicide loss, overdose loss, sudden death, or any loss that has changed life forever.

If grief has reshaped your world, you are not alone. This is a space where grief can be spoken about honestly — and where healing can begin.