After the Silence – Living With Loss, Loving Through Grief - Claire Lilly

This episode hits different.

Claire Lilly, founder of The Forcer Protocol, is the ex-wife of a British Army veteran who died by suicide. What she brings to the mic isn’t a lesson—it’s a lived experience. It's not about medals or mission reports. It's about what happens to the people left behind.

In this raw and brave conversation, Claire opens up about the impact of suicide, what it’s like to carry grief quietly for years, and how she’s now using her voice to help others feel less alone.

💥 This is the other side of service—the one we don’t talk about enough.

💥 It’s about pain, yes—but also resilience, humour, and healing.

💥 It’s a must-listen for anyone who thinks they’re the only one still grieving.

🔊 SOUND BITES

🗣️ “He didn’t look like someone who was struggling—and that’s the scariest part.”

🗣️ “You don't get over it. You get through it. And you do it one day at a time.”

🗣️ “Grief changes shape. It doesn’t disappear.”

🗣️ “No one should have to grieve in silence.”

✅ TAKEAWAYS

• The truth about what it’s like to grieve while raising a family
• The stigma and silence that often surround veteran mental health
• How Claire found strength through sharing her story—and helping others do the same
• A reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning how to live again

🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else that real conversations matter.

💀 This isn’t just another veteran story. It’s the story that too often goes untold.

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