The Imperfects Lauren Zonfrillo - Grief: The Shittest Greatest Gift
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May 4, 2025 Lauren Zonfrillo, widow of chef Jock Zonfrillo and founder of Pulse Collective, shares her profound journey through grief. She describes grief as the ‘shittest, greatest gift’ while navigating life as a mother to two young children. Lauren opens up about her evolving spirituality and the challenge of rebuilding her identity post-loss. She discusses the delicate dynamics of family life during grief and highlights the power of storytelling in healing. Her reflections emphasize resilience and the coexistence of joy and sorrow in honoring loved ones.
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Initial Grief and Parenting Trial
- Lauren describes the immediate aftermath of Jock's sudden death and how she navigated initial shock and grief while parenting young children.
- She shares how grief initially was unbearable and she focused on surviving minute by minute.
Telling Her Kids About Loss
- Lauren recounts telling her children about Jock's death and their varied emotional responses including bargaining and confusion.
- She explains how she developed strategies to help her kids understand and cope with their loss.
How to Tell Children of Death
- When telling young children about death, use simple language without euphemisms and keep the conversation open for their questions.
- Be prepared for emotional reactions like bargaining, anger, and confusion, and respond with calm honesty.
