Losing someone you love can make you wonder if you're grieving "the right way." You may have heard about the five stages of grief and expected to move neatly from one stage to the next.

But that's not how grief works.

In this chat, we explain why the stages of grief are not a roadmap or a checklist. You may experience some of the stages, none of them, or revisit the same emotions over and over again. Grief is deeply personal, and there is no single "correct" path through it.

If you've ever thought, "I was doing better... why am I falling apart again?" or "Shouldn't I be in a different stage by now?" this conversation is for you.

You'll learn:

Why grief isn't linear
Why emotions come and go unexpectedly
Why you may never experience every stage
How understanding this can reduce fear, guilt, and self-judgment
How to trust your own unique grief journey

Remember: you're not failing at grief. You're experiencing one of the most human responses to profound loss.

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Show Notes + Resources:

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Carol Banens: https://carolbanens.com/

Information on books written and published by Lisa and Carol can be found on their individual websites, social media profiles and Amazon.