Before we experienced grief ourselves, many of us did our best to support others — but often in ways we now realize may have missed the mark. In this episode, I share an article that resonated deeply with me, exploring the regrets people have about how they once showed up for grieving friends and loved ones. As I reflect on a few of these powerful insights, we'll uncover how our own grief journeys can transform the way we support others with deeper empathy, compassion, and understanding.

Grief lessons often appear where we least expect them. In this episode of Journey to Grateful, I share an inspiring story that, at first glance, may not seem connected to grief at all. But look a little closer, and you'll see how it reflects the strength, hope, and perspective we discover along this path. This isn’t just about grief — it’s about how we live with it, grow through it, and carry it forward.

Grief is a challenge — one that reveals itself slowly, day by day, turn by turn. In this episode, I invite you to walk alongside me as I explore the many pieces of grief’s puzzle, pieces we often don’t even know exist until we find ourselves carrying them. Many of us once believed we understood what grief was, only to realize it holds far more weight, complexity, and unexpected lessons than we imagined.

Today, I’ll challenge myself to answer a simple, yet profound prompt: Grief, in a word, is… Through reflection and raw honesty, I hope to uncover truths about this journey we share — not the polished versions, but the real, sometimes less spoken-about moments of loss and healing. Join me as we discover together what grief truly is.