Griefcast Ep.9 Kayleigh Llewellyn
May 31, 2017
Kayleigh Llewellyn, a talented writer and comedian known for her work on BAFTA Rocliffe and Casualty, shares her powerful journey through a year marked by profound loss, including the deaths of her Nan and nephew. She discusses how humor intertwines with grief as a coping mechanism and reflects on the emotional turmoil of confronting these tragedies. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of identity following loss, the significance of community support, and the bittersweet memories surrounding her father's funeral.
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Kayleigh's Year of Loss
- Kayleigh Llewellyn experienced six deaths in 355 days, including her father, grandparents, nephew, his mother, and her brother.
- The grief was overwhelming and oscillated between numbness and horror, especially after her nephew's sudden death.
Survival Instinct in Grief
- Grief triggers a survival instinct that keeps you moving despite overwhelming loss.
- Comparing your pain to others helps accept that loss is part of the human experience without personalizing the injustice.
Support Grievers Practically
- When supporting someone grieving, do practical acts like bringing meals rather than asking too many questions.
- Simple messages like "I love you" without expecting replies can feel like a comforting hand on the shoulder.
