An Announcement and A Poem

This week's episode is a special announcement and a poem for you.

Wednesday, August 30th, is National Grief Awareness Day, and National Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st here in the U.S.

In light of these special days, I feel encouraged to host a virtual gathering this coming September, which is perfect timing because it will coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day. This virtual gathering about understanding and managing grief will be held on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, at 1 PM PST / 3 PM CST / 4 PM EST.

We will meet virtually over Zoom, and it will not be recorded. Please note that it's also limited to 100 attendees, so register today!

What you will learn at this virtual gathering is:

General Grief 101Why Grief is So ChallengingHow Grief Impacts Our Lives & Our BodiesThe Ways We've Learned & Have Been Conditioned to Manage GriefHealthier Ways To Cope & Manage GriefResources & Tools To Support Yourself & OthersAnswers to Questions You May Have (either during the Live or via email afterward)

Let's Learn, heal, and find solace together. This is your space if you're seeking a supportive community, expert insights, and practical strategies to navigate your grief journey. Let's unite, share our stories, and build connections that uplift us on this path of understanding and healing. Register now and take the first step toward healing and growth.

Virtual Gathering Registration HERE.

I share a special poem about grief a little more than mid-way through the episode. If you've experienced grief due to the loss of a loving or not-so-loving relationship, I know you will resonate with the poem. Let its verses remind you that you're not alone in your journey, and hope awaits you.

This is to remind you not just during this National Grief Awareness Day and National Overdose Awareness Day, but every day is a reminder that you are not alone in your journey. These days remind us of our collective strength, resilience, and capacity for healing. Reach out to your support network, share your feelings, and honor those no longer with us. Your story matters, and by coming together, we can uplift each other, raise awareness, and work towards brighter days ahead. There is strength in unity; we can positively impact ourselves and our communities through understanding and compassion.

RESOURCES: 

LIVE Gathering Registration HERELearn Your Human Design

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NEED HELP?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor

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