Ep 5: Closure

After a tragic loss or traumatic breakup, we'd all like to believe there's a way to turn off the pain switch and get back to normal life. Unfortunately, closure is a myth. In this week's episode, we discuss some scenarios where you’d find yourself in need of closure and what to do when it doesn’t arrive. 

Research: researchers asked 100 people who had recently experienced a breakup to journal for 30 minutes a day for three consecutive days. A portion of participants was told to write exclusively about positive aspects of the breakup and how they've grown because of it. After the writing exercise, this group reported no increase in negative emotions and a boost of positive outcomes including comfort, confidence, empowerment, optimism, thankfulness and wisdom.