Embracing Love and Legacy After Loss

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Explore how the love for those who have passed away can be preserved through stories and values, creating a lasting legacy. With a poignant anecdote about a child's wish to connect with a deceased relative, the chapter delves into how memories and love can keep individuals present even in their absence, inspiring a life lived with love and authenticity.

Author Marisa Renee Lee dives deep into her book Grief Is Love: Living with Loss, recounting personal losses that sparked an awakening - grief stems from love, a vital truth for healing. She dispels myths about "moving on" from grief, instead advocating to embrace it.

Marisa shares how marginalized communities face disproportionate grief with little support, underscoring the need for change. You'll learn about self-compassion, vulnerability, and creating "certainty anchors" amidst uncertainty.

Whether facing deep loss or supporting a loved one, this conversation provides a refreshing perspective on an inevitable experience.

You can find Marisa at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

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