Love, Loss, + Pride: The Dead Truth About LGBTQ+ Grief 💜

Why Death Defies Logic: When Grief Feels So Confusing

This is one of those conversations that lives in the quiet moments… the ones where your brain won’t shut off.You replay things... you question things.You try to understand something that changed your entire life.And the truth is… grief doesn’t just hurt.It totally confuses you in every way, shape, and form.So today… we’re going there… I’m asking the question, "Why does death defy logic?"

Grief Shifts: How Grief Changes Over Time

So, how does grief in widowhood change over time?Surprisingly, it does.We call these “grief shifts." Grief shifts happen in subtle ways. It changes shape every time you do.It moves. It breathes. It circles back.Sometimes it softens. Sometimes it explodes.Sometimes you’re healing and hurting at the exact same time.And THAT is the part you are not prepared for. You don’t get over grief. You move through it — and it moves through you. Think of grief like the weather. You can’t stop the storm, but you can learn to read the forecast.Some days it’s a drizzle—you can still function. Other days, it’s a hurricane—you cancel everything.Then there are calm, sunny days where you almost forget the storm ever happened… until thunder rumbles again.Every shift tells you something about where you are now. But get ready, because it could change at any moment.If you're shaking your head yes at all of these things, you don't want to miss this episode.#grief #griefjourney #griefsupport #widow #widowhood #podcast #thedeadtruth #thedeadtruthpodcast

When Grief Revealed The Truth: The Dead Truth About Trusting Yourself Again With Stephanie Dana

When Stephanie's husband died unexpectedly, she found herself navigating grief, loss, and the complicated reality of a relationship that wasn't always easy.In this powerful conversation, Stephanie shares her journey through widowhood, the challenges of loving someone struggling with mental health issues, the importance of trusting your intuition, and the lessons she learned about standing up for herself, seeking help, and telling the whole truth about her experience.This episode is not about judging the past.It's about understanding it.It's about healing.It's about self-trust.And it's about the courage it takes to stop questioning your own voice.Whether you're grieving a loss, navigating a difficult relationship, rebuilding after heartbreak, or simply learning to trust yourself again, this conversation offers honesty, hope, and an important reminder: You know more than you think you do.#grief #griefjourney #griefsupport #widow #widowhood #podcast #thedeadtruth #thedeadtruthpodcast

Widowhood: Is Grief a Walk Alone?

I think one of the biggest shocks after loss… is realizing how lonely grief actually is. Not just physically lonely. Emotionally lonely. Because grief changes the way you experience the world. In this episode, I discuss the loneliness of grief. The invisible parts. The isolation. The disappearing people. The moments you feel emotionally abandoned. But I also talk about the unexpected people who show up. The strangers who become lifelines. The widows who speak your language before you even finish the sentence. Because maybe grief is a walk only you can take…but maybe you were never meant to walk it without witnesses. #grief #griefjourney #griefsupport #widow #widowhood #podcast #thedeadtruth #thedeadtruthpodcast

The Dead Truth Cup Series | The Truth About Your Cup: Why You’re Exhausted (And It’s Not Your Fault)

Grief doesn’t just break your heart; it drains everything you have.And then the world looks at you like… why are you so tired? Why do you feel so exhausted in grief? And not just tired… like deep, bone-level exhaustion. The kind where even small things feel heavy.Because here’s the truth…Grief doesn’t just take your person. It takes your energy. Your focus. Your capacity to handle life the way you used to.And there is no way you can prepare for that part of grief.If you know exactly what I’m talking aboutYou don't want to miss this episode!#grief #griefsupport #griefjourney #widow #widowhood #podcast #selfcare #selfhelp