Griefcast Cariad Lloyd (in conversation with Poorna Bell)
Jan 18, 2023
Cariad Lloyd chats with Poorna Bell, an author and journalist renowned for her work on mental health and grief. They discuss Poorna's new book, the importance of being grief elders, and share heartfelt anecdotes about navigating grief in communities. The conversation touches on the complexities of emotions, such as anger and happiness, that coexist during mourning. They also explore the significance of anniversaries, societal pressures on grief, and the healing power of open dialogues, emphasizing that no one has to go through this journey alone.
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Grief: Isolating Yet Connecting
- Grief is both isolating and connecting through shared small experiences.
- Allowing both feelings helps make grief easier to manage.
Seeing Loved Ones' Lookalikes
- Cariad's husband was struck silent seeing a bacon stall seller who resembled his late father.
- The uncanny resemblance caused emotional shock despite rational understanding it wasn't him.
Anger Shields Deep Sadness
- Cariad experienced intense anger after losing her dad at 15.
- Anger protected her from sadness and pushed others away until she tired of it.
