132. How to Navigate the Pain of Firsts and Milestones After Loss

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We’re digging into an emotionally charged topic: the deep pain and emotional weight of experiencing “firsts” and major milestones after the loss of a loved one—even beyond the first year of grief.

Whether it’s birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or other significant dates, these moments often serve as powerful reminders of what’s missing. Grief can feel especially raw and heavy during these times, and you're not alone in that.

Together, we explore how to navigate grief during milestones with intention, compassion, and emotional honesty. I’ll share supportive and practical grief tools to help you cope with painful firsts, honor your person in meaningful ways, and protect your emotional well-being through rituals, boundaries, and permission to feel it all.

If you’re struggling with how to survive anniversaries, holidays, or special events after loss, this episode offers validation, comfort, and grief support to help you move through these moments with grace and gentleness.

What you’ll learn:

• Why “firsts” and milestones can hit hard—even years later
• Coping tools for grieving during holidays and special dates
• The power of creating rituals to honor your loss
• How to set boundaries and protect your energy
• Why it’s okay to feel grief resurface at any time

You don’t have to “move on” or pretend everything’s okay. Grief is ongoing, and this episode is your reminder that there is no timeline, only tenderness.

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Chapters

1. 132. How to Navigate the Pain of Firsts and Milestones After Loss (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Grief Beyond the First Year (00:00:40)

3. The Impact of Milestones and Anniversaries (00:01:39)

4. Personal Stories of Grief (00:02:51)

5. The Pain of Firsts (00:05:02)

6. Common Reactions to Grief (00:12:58)

7. Coping Strategies and Rituals (00:20:41)

8. Supporting Others Through Their Firsts (00:30:06)