Life After Loss | Part 1: Grief

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  • @jeanroth159
    @jeanroth159 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you Alex and Paul for sharing Paul's journey of healing . First of all Paul never doubt your strength, you are most definitely a strong man who after alot of blood , sweat and tears i beleive will find the peace you so do deserve. Im on my journey of healing ✨️ still...im getting there, i dont wish pain on anyone in life but it helps to know im not alone and its ok not to be ok and it takes courage to seek help. Off to watch part 2. Im rooting for you dear man, its apparent Alex is invested in you, what a win right there. Much strength, peace and ❤love to you and all those fighting their way to find a lighter and happier heart.

  • @PaulRibbons
    @PaulRibbons ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This has been one hell of a journey, the first part of this series was a real eye opener, I was still raw and Alex always made me feel safe and secure in all I revealed. Watching it back brings tears to my eyes, especially the end of this video.

  • @jillurron2989
    @jillurron2989 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you Paul for sharing your story. Thank you Alex.

    • @AlexHowardTherapy
      @AlexHowardTherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for watching 🙂

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, it was a privilege to allowed it to be shown..

  • @scorpiosmith5983
    @scorpiosmith5983 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is raw complicated grief and will be so helpful to others too. I really admire the way You work with people Alex, it requires a personal skill that goes beyond just applying techniques. It’s like walking a tightrope with another person who has no balance. Therapy at its finest and I commend you for that.

    • @AlexHowardTherapy
      @AlexHowardTherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it 🙂

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He was extremely respectful and his skills showed through.
      what people don't see is his patients, as there were hours of footage not shown where he allowed me to stay in that safe place where Alex allowed me to go.
      I always felt I could say do what was needed to come through the other side, I had held my mothers grief for 57 years, and no therapist before had the skills and authority to not allow me to distract away from my pain, he then held me there until we got the result needed.
      I will forever be grateful to Alex

  • @eaglewindspirit
    @eaglewindspirit ปีที่แล้ว +11

    And Jesus cried…touching story Alex!

    • @AlexHowardTherapy
      @AlexHowardTherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, Paul is so brave

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes it was very spiritual for me in many ways

  • @flamissia4
    @flamissia4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you Alex for your dedication to evolving the emotional intelligence of our society. We have developed our intellectual intelligence enough to create bombs that can destroy the planet and explore galaxies far away in the Universe, but we are shockingly ignorant about the Universe within us. Societies all over the world pressure us to stuff our emotions and not show or express them, as if they don't matter. But of course, they DO matter, they play an important role in our thoughts, beliefs and actions, and therefore the world we co-create! I share your passion to create a more emotionally intelligent and compassionate world.
    I am also grateful to Paul for sharing his raw, uninhibited vulnerable realness in his grief process. I believe his daughter is proud and grateful in Heaven that, by sharing his grief journey, he is helping bring healing to those who struggle with grief.

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for such a wonderful explanation. I certainly agree with that sentiment. Watching it back certainly shows me what a state I was in before coming to see Alex, but it was all worth it.

    • @flamissia4
      @flamissia4 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PaulRibbons You're so very welcome. I send you warm greetings and blessings.

  • @patriciavdputten8732
    @patriciavdputten8732 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, this could be my story. My father died when I was 2.5 and we never spoke about him again. Only on the day of his death we went to church. A new man came (I was 11) and all filth and bad things were told about my dad. And it hurt.
    When I was 19 my beautiful son was born. And I gave him everything I missed.
    He took his life at 29.
    And I ...I don't kwow. Tried to go on as usual. But that didn't work.
    My little me yelled yes hear me!! When Alex mentioned that to Paul.
    So helpfull.
    Thank you both for shearing this ❤
    (I think I need a new therapist, been in different sorts for 2 years now.)

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hear you. Stay strong x

  • @corinnel.128
    @corinnel.128 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks to you Alex and to Paul for this video very emotional. Paul, you are very brave and wishing you to heal during this grief journey.

    • @AlexHowardTherapy
      @AlexHowardTherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for watching - and yes, Paul is immensely brave :-)

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, It has been so healing, I feel a different man

  • @mirandaandrea8215
    @mirandaandrea8215 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an amazing man! Respect for showing your vulnerability!

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, it was tough, but I was in very safe hands

  • @loobylouboti
    @loobylouboti ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Holy COW this was intense/powerful.
    Firstly, it has blown me away just how courageous Paul is to put himself forward for therapy just 6 months after his daughter took her own life. That is just so courageous, honestly.
    Most ppl would either take their own life..or they would stuff their feelings down so deeply and compactly that there would be no unpacking in sight. It would likely ruin their lives, and the lives of others close to them. Understandable coping mechanism, no shame here. ..
    For Paul to reach out, and to do this work, shows how much he cares about the people in his life, amd shows his character. Of which his lovely daughter gave us a glimpse of in the excerpt from her letter. ..She sounds like she was amazing. And I am INCREDIBLY sorry for her loss. For both her and her family. 💔
    Many blessings to Paul moving forward in his life and God bless you man Alex. You have such a wonderful heart and way with ppl.

    • @AlexHowardTherapy
      @AlexHowardTherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for your kind words - yes, Paul is incredibly courageous :-)

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a tough decision to make, but after researching Alex's work, it was an opportunity I could not pass up, I knew I had to deal with it, for the sake of all those around me. it has changed my life and everyone who knows me can see that.

  • @marioromano7563
    @marioromano7563 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank God that you do what you do Alex..
    The help you give is truly inspiring, and something I would so love to do.. 💛

    • @AlexHowardTherapy
      @AlexHowardTherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you - do check out our trainings at www.therapeuticcoaching.com

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's a master at it and has given me the inspiration to do more.

  • @rachel8219
    @rachel8219 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really powerful.

  • @lonewolfgaming4468
    @lonewolfgaming4468 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish I could add a care option...19 years since I lost my child to SIDS...started a PhD in her memory....

  • @katiemalloy9968
    @katiemalloy9968 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I felt really angry hearing how the people around him pretended like his mother didn't exist. I was ten when my father died suddenly. I was allowed to grieve, I was allowed to talk about him,I was allowed to express my emotions of anger,fear and sadness,yet the amount of times I hear of people taking this type of approach where they think that brushing it under the carpet will stop the sadness..it doesn't, you are just creating future problems for that person.

    • @Polina-hn7hu
      @Polina-hn7hu ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Since majority of people brought up in families where kids should be seen but not heard, very few actually had the priveledge of emotional safety. This means sweeping emotions under the rug is the only emotion management strategy they were modeled and therefore use in their lives too.

    • @AlexHowardTherapy
      @AlexHowardTherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, its a huge impact...

    • @susanridley1091
      @susanridley1091 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. My experience of losing my father to suicide at age 4 was identical to Paul's. A cousin said a # of yrs ago-- re: not knowing anything about him & other family members who were shunned by my mom &/or dad's sister--"you were like an adopted child in your own biological family." So true...took me 55 yrs to FULLY process his death & mom's/aunt's cover up, lack of discussion, acknowledgement of hie very existence. Terrible for me.

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@susanridley1091 Thats a Heavy burden to carry for many years, I feel your pain and my thoughts are with you.

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I carried the anger for many years, But I forgive them, it must of been hard trying to explain to a 3 yr old where there Mum is. I wish they had arranged a memorial for her , for at least I would have had somewhere to go. Thanks for your support

  • @nanboese
    @nanboese 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    wow, there's too much here to comment on. I will be thinking about this for a long time. Thank you Paul. Thank you Alex.
    on a different note, can you let me know what song is playing at the end of the session? it is so beautiful. I'd love to listen to it in its entirety. Thanks.

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I still watch it back and get something from this, Alex did say to me I would do that, yes lots to take in. Thank you

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi the song is Sound Mind by Melissa Helser

  • @maciejsiedziako680
    @maciejsiedziako680 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is the name of the music at the end?

    • @janicegrainger-smith1101
      @janicegrainger-smith1101 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I'd like to know the song's name and artist too please

    • @PaulRibbons
      @PaulRibbons 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi the song is Sound Mind by Melissa Helser

  • @anta3612
    @anta3612 ปีที่แล้ว +3

  • @lauralane1760
    @lauralane1760 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Music is distracting

  • @wb6csh
    @wb6csh ปีที่แล้ว

    "Paul's" audio is at times too low - mumbled, if you wish. Needs post-production audio work!

  • @chriscox2868
    @chriscox2868 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ok , the music has to stop

    • @AlexHowardTherapy
      @AlexHowardTherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm sorry you didn't like it, our older videos typically don't have music, but we felt important to here to support the story

    • @susanridley1091
      @susanridley1091 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree!

  • @sandramedina9482
    @sandramedina9482 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    💙