GSB: A Father's Grief Work

In today’s episode, I was joined by a very special human, Kelly Abbott. On a call from his home in San Diego, Kelly was open, thoughtful, and at times poetic about the journey he has been on for the past 4 1/2 years since his son Will drowned a few months before his 5th birthday.

He shares what it has meant to him to have people show up for him and his wife in the beginning … and now. He explores what it means to do the work of grief. He reflects on how the nature of relationships is amplified in the face of great tragedy. He opens up about the powerful impact EMDR therapy has had on his healing. And he shares sweet memories of Will and the wisdom that his passing has offered him. I’m so grateful to know him, to now call him a friend, and to introduce him to you. 

You can read Kelly’s beautiful article, Grief Work, HERE.

As founder of Reimagining Grief, Lisa is on a mission to help you find the language when you’re at a loss for words. She is changing the narratives of grief.

In addition to hosting this podcast, Lisa offers 1:1 grief support, Grief-Smart Workplace Consulting, a unique line of Empathy Cards, and works as a freelance speaker and writer on the topics of grief, loss and empathy for many outlets including as a VIP contributor to Thrive Global. Learn more by visiting www.reimagininggrief.com and follow her journey on social media @reimagininggrief.

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