Grief Isn’t a Lifetime Subscription to Sadness: How We Found Hope and Healing After Loss

Losing someone you love is a unique, personal experience. For some, grief feels like a never-ending weight, while for others, it changes and evolves over time. In our latest podcast episode, we dive into our grief journey after the loss of our dad. We talk about the surprising moments of healing, how grief doesn’t always look the same for everyone, and why you don’t have to “grieve the right way.” Whether you’ve lost a parent, sibling, or loved one, this episode is for you.

Unexpected Moments of Healing: After our dad passed, we found ourselves noticing the little things that reminded us of him — from the items in the store he would have loved to the vehicles that looked like his. We share how music, like Ed Sheeran’s "Visiting Hours," became a soundtrack to our grief. How these unexpected healing moments helped us find hope and continue forward in our journey.

How Grief Changes Over Time: Grief doesn’t have a timeline. When we first lost our dad, we didn’t know how to feel or what to do. But over time, our understanding of grief shifted. We share how we navigated guilt, pressure, and the feeling of not grieving “correctly.” There’s no right or wrong way to grieve — it’s all about what feels true to you.

The Role of Music in Grief: One of the most powerful parts of our healing journey was the music. Songs like “Visiting Hours” connected us to our grief in a way words couldn’t. We dive into how music became a safe space for our emotions and how certain songs became linked to memories we hold dear.

The Shift in Our Relationship After Loss: The loss of our dad changed the way we interacted with each other. We talk about how our roles as siblings evolved and how we supported each other through grief. It wasn’t easy, but we learned to rely on each other in new ways.

Growth Through Grief: Losing our dad also sparked personal growth. For Eve, it led to an awakening that helped her seek professional help for her ADHD and mental health. For Sara, it sparked a commitment to fitness and mental wellness. Grief can push you to evaluate your life and make changes, but it can also empower you to heal.

Grief is hard. It’s messy. It’s unpredictable. But it’s also a process of healing. We hope this episode reminds you that grief isn’t forever, and healing is possible. If you’re navigating grief right now, remember that it’s okay to not have all the answers — it’s okay to not know how to grieve or when it will get easier. You are not alone in this journey.

Listen to our full podcast episode for more insights on coping with grief and moving forward.

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