"You've Changed." And That's A Good Thing

"You've Changed." And That's A Good Thing

What happens when people start saying, "You've changed"? Sometimes it's criticism. Sometimes it's grief. But sometimes it's the first sign you're finally becoming who you were always meant to be.  For a long time, I thought that was something to fear. I thought changing meant I'd somehow become less of who I was. But what if those words are actually evidence that you're finally becoming yourself? In this episode of Laugh, Cry, Scream, I'm sharing the unexpected journey that led me to stop performing, stop chasing approval, and finally give myself permission to grow. We'll talk about: *  Why people notice your growth before you do.  *  The discomfort that often comes with becoming more authentic.  *  Why healing can change your relationships.  *  How to embrace the version of yourself you've been afraid to become.  If you've ever been told, "You've changed," and wondered whether that was a compliment or a criticism, this conversation is for you. ☀️ JOIN THE COMMUNITY *  Join our private Facebook community for real, judgment-free support.  *  Read my book, Estranged, Not Erased, for a deeper look at navigating estrangement and healing.  *  Subscribe to Laugh, Cry, Scream wherever you listen to podcasts.  If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that growth isn't something to apologize for.

HOW MANY ESTRANGED PARENTS HAVE TO DIE?

How many estranged parents have to die before we start paying attention? In this episode of Laugh.Cry.Scream, Chris tackles one of the most difficult conversations in the estrangement community: hopelessness, despair, and suicide among estranged parents. Why are so many parents reporting feelings of hopelessness? Why are warning signs being ignored? And why do so many people seem more interested in deciding who deserves compassion than recognizing that another human being is suffering? This episode explores family estrangement, online dehumanization, emotional abuse, public shaming, identity loss, and the very real mental health impact that prolonged estrangement can have on parents and grandparents. This is not a conversation about blame. It's a conversation about humanity.  WEBSITE: www.griefandhealingwithchris.com [http://www.griefandhealingwithchris.com/] JOIN THE LAUGH.CRY.SCREAM COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughcryscreampodcast [https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughcryscreampodcast] JOIN THE GRIEF, LOSS & LIFE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grieflossandlife [https://www.facebook.com/groups/grieflossandlife] FOLLOW THE PODCAST: New episodes every week covering grief, estrangement, healing, family relationships, and life after loss. IMPORTANT: This podcast is based on lived experience and personal opinion and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please contact a trusted friend, mental health professional, or crisis resource in your area immediately. #EstrangedParents #FamilyEstrangement #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentChildEstrangement #HealingAfterLoss

The Things People Get Wrong About Me

Today we're doing something different. For years I've talked about grief, estrangement, healing, boundaries, and how to survive some of life's hardest experiences. But many people only know me through social media clips, posts, and short videos. In this episode, Hurricane Melissa turns the tables and puts me in the hot seat. We talk about child loss, estrangement, assumptions, social media, criticism, healing, and the things people often get wrong about my story. This isn't about choosing sides. It's about understanding that every story is more complicated than it looks from the outside. If you've ever felt misunderstood, judged, or defined by someone else's version of your story, this conversation is for you. 💜 CONNECT WITH CHRIS Website: https://www.griefandhealingwithchris.com [https://www.griefandhealingwithchris.com/] Laugh. Cry. Scream. Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughcryscreampodcast [https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughcryscreampodcast] 💜 Laugh. Cry. Scream. Honest conversations about grief, healing, estrangement, and life after loss.

Why Nothing Changes

What happens when being right becomes more important than being connected? In this episode of Laugh Cry Scream, we tackle one of the biggest challenges in grief, estrangement, and relationships: the need to prove our point at all costs. Whether it's family conflict, marriage struggles, friendships falling apart, or estrangement between parents and adult children, many people find themselves trapped in a cycle where winning the argument matters more than understanding the person standing in front of them. We discuss: • Why validation feels so powerful  • How conflict turns into identity  • The difference between facts, feelings, and perceptions  • Why some relationships never heal  • What happens when nobody is willing to be curious  • How grief and loss can make people cling even harder to being "right"  • What real communication actually looks like This conversation isn't about assigning blame. It's about understanding why so many people become stuck and what it costs when connection is replaced by certainty. If you've ever found yourself thinking: "Why can't they just see my side?" This episode is for you. Website: www.griefandhealingwithchris.com [http://www.griefandhealingwithchris.com] Subscribe for more conversations about grief, estrangement, healing, family dynamics, and life after loss. #Grief #FamilyEstrangement #ParentChildEstrangement #Relationships #Communication #HealingAfterLoss #LaughCryScream #LifeAfterLoss

They Were All There At First

After a major loss, many grieving people experience a second heartbreak nobody warns them about: People disappear. Friends stop calling. Family gets uncomfortable. Support fades. And suddenly you're grieving both the person you lost and the relationships that changed afterward. In this episode of the Laugh Cry Scream Podcast, Chris Workman explores the loneliness that often follows grief, why people pull away, and what grieving people wish others understood. If you've ever wondered: • Where did everyone go?  • Why did support disappear?  • Why do people stop checking in?  • Is this normal after loss? This episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe for conversations about grief, child loss, estrangement, healing, and life after devastating loss. 🌐 Resources:  www.griefandhealingwithchris.com [http://www.griefandhealingwithchris.com] TAGS