Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Susan Andersen explores the intricate relationship between gratitude and pain, emphasizing that while gratitude can serve as a bridge to hope, it is often misinterpreted in our culture as a remedy for grief. She highlights the importance of acknowledging pain and sorrow without the pressure to feel grateful, as this can invalidate genuine emotions. Takeaways It's hard to be grateful when you're in so much pain.Tiny, small pieces of gratitude can be...
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Susan Andersen explores the intricate relationship between gratitude and pain, emphasizing that while gratitude can serve as a bridge to hope, it is often misinterpreted in our culture as a remedy for grief. She highlights the importance of acknowledging pain and sorrow without the pressure to feel grateful, as this can invalidate genuine emotions. Takeaways It's hard to be grateful when you're in so much pain.Tiny, small pieces of gratitude can be...
Send us a text Summary In this episode of Growth from Grief, host Susan Andersen explores the complex relationship between old wounds and new grief. She shares her personal experiences with grief, particularly following the loss of her son, and discusses how unresolved emotions from past losses can resurface during new periods of grief. Andersen emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these feelings and finding supportive environments to process them. She also highlights insights from expe...
Growth from Grief
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Susan Andersen explores the intricate relationship between gratitude and pain, emphasizing that while gratitude can serve as a bridge to hope, it is often misinterpreted in our culture as a remedy for grief. She highlights the importance of acknowledging pain and sorrow without the pressure to feel grateful, as this can invalidate genuine emotions. Takeaways It's hard to be grateful when you're in so much pain.Tiny, small pieces of gratitude can be...
