Living Through Grief and Finding Happiness Again — Emily Thiroux Threatt

After the deaths of two husbands, as well as many family members and friends, Emily Thiroux Threatt has much experience in the grieving process and has learned to face life with love, optimism, and joy.

Her books include the bestselling The Grief and Happiness Handbook (https://www.griefandhappiness.com/⁠) and Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief (⁠https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com/⁠). She created The Grief and Happiness cards and is the host of the Grief and Happiness Podcast. She facilitates weekly online gatherings of the Grief and Happiness Alliance, where people dealing with loss write together and learn happiness practices.

In this episode, Emily shares her journey of grief and how writing has been a powerful tool for healing. She started a writing group to help others navigate their grief and eventually turned it into a podcast and online community. Emily emphasizes the importance of community and support in the grieving process. Writing allows individuals to express and complete their stories, providing a sense of closure. She also discusses the challenges of decision-making in grief and the need for open communication. In this conversation, Emily Thiroux Threatt shares her insights on grief and happiness. She discusses the different ways people can die and the importance of taking responsibility. Emily also talks about the power of saying yes to opportunities and how it can lead to a happier life. She emphasizes the need for authentic and meaningful support for those who are grieving and provides practical suggestions for offering help. Emily highlights the role of gratitude in dealing with loss and encourages living fully in the present moment. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of savoring life and honoring loved ones.

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