Grief, Growth, and Moving Forward

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Grief has a way of cracking us open when we least expect it. This summer, the sudden loss of my beloved dog Nilla forced me to confront not only fresh pain but also unprocessed grief from my grandmother's passing thirteen years ago. The parallels between these losses revealed a deeper pattern—both represented the physical manifestation of protection and unconditional love disappearing from my life.

Through tears during cycle classes, long walks where emotions suddenly surfaced, and the forced stillness of recovering from bone graft surgery, I've been peeling back layers of myself that needed healing. Grief moves through our bodies differently, and for someone who typically processes emotion through movement, being physically still created an unexpected opportunity for emotional release.

What's fascinating about deep grief is how it illuminates other aspects of our lives needing attention. For me, it spotlighted my triggers around transparency and half-truths. Growing up with adults who "protected" me by withholding information created a fierce commitment to honesty in my adult life. When people aren't fully transparent with me now, my body immediately sounds alarms—what are they hiding and why? This reflection helped me recognize times when I wasn't honest with myself about my pain, my boundaries, or my needs.

As we navigate the second half of this numerologically significant 9-year—a year of endings before next year's fresh beginnings—I'm intentionally letting go of anything that weighs me down. Decluttering physical spaces, releasing emotional baggage, and being mindful about energy and time commitments creates space to receive what's next. The grief journey has taught me that acceptance doesn't fill the void left by loss, but instead creates room for memories and gratitude to take root.

What's weighing you down? What patterns, behaviors, objects, or relationships no longer serve you? Give yourself permission to let go—piece by piece—and open yourself to receive the love and experiences you deserve.

Thank you for joining me today. Please know that this podcast and the information shared is not to replace or supplement any mental health or personal wellness modalities provided by practitioners. It’s simply me, sharing my personal experiences and I appreciate you respecting and honoring my story and my guests. If something touched your heart please feel free to like, share and subscribe. Have a beautiful day full of gratitude, compassion and unconditional love.