The SHE Word - S4/EP9 - Women and Grief

Grief affects every single person on the planet in one way or another. And yet, here in the west we rarely discuss the pain and loss that is part and parcel of grief. The most common causes of grief are death, divorce, loss of job, health complications, but the a death of a pet or the loss of a home are also major events that people grieve.
Whilst we know grief to cause sadness, and perhaps depression, experts associate 6 stages to the grief process which are interchangeable and far from linear. Grief also has very tangible physical manifestations - and in some instances - very serious.
Host Trudy Kerr is joined by three honest, open and outstanding women for this episode. Alison Kelly has spoken out publicly relating to the loss of her new born son Jack, and her battle with breast cancer - which she identifies as the result of her profound grief and loss, Stef Deguara, is a familar face in theatre circles, larger than life and a beautiful lady who is currently dealing with living grief as her beloved mother slips away from her over a long illness and Anna Borg Bartolo is a Counselling Psychologist, Gestalt Psychotherapistwith a special interest in grief and assisting those in the grieving process.
The show addresses a wide variety of aspects concerning grief and loss, as well as looking at the expectations often associated with the healing process, and the ways to support - and be supported during the time of grieving.
Watch the show, take comfort and be seen.

[@DoloresBorg-e9z]

My heart goes out to you all!! You are so couragious. Beautiful woman inside out. !! Hugs nd blessings to you all. Xxxx

[@yvonnesaliba4830]

This is an episode I can relate to most so far. Unfortunately, within two years, I lost my loving husband, my mother in-law and my mother who had dementia. My husband passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.... he had just turned 67 years old and was full of life. I still cannot come to terms with his loss and the grief will never go away.
My heart goes out to these amazing women....they made me shed some tears but also managed to bring a smile on my face. Oh, those new boobies Alison Kelly......what a lovely and courageous person you are! Well done to all....your honest experiences were of great comfort to me and gave me a lot of encouragement.
Thank you Trudy Kerr for all these super interesting talk shows.....do keep them coming please.

[@marieclairebajada2726]

There is also grief which adoptees feel whether adopted at birth or later on in life. As an adoptee I grief for my biological mother and father and the loss I had growing up with my siblings and biological family as well as knowing who I am. This coming even though I had a very loving adopted family who did everything for me. At age 23 years old, I found my biological parents. Currently I have a very good relationship with my biological father and also his family who are not Maltese. However, my mum who is Maltese just rejected me again, only 3 weeks after we found each other. This was a double grief which I am still going through, 7 years later. I am writing this on Mother's Day, every Mother's Day is painful for me even though I have an adoptive mother who gave and is still giving her all for me. I don't really talk about this situation b Thanks for this program because when I try to do so, society makes me feel guilty, why are you thinking of a person who doesn't want you when you have a mum who loves you so dearly?

[@DoloresBorg-e9z]

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[@Jooked_]

I don't miss an episode. They were all great! Well done and a huge thank you Trudy for giving us the opportunity to learn how to live life in the best way we can for us and for others ❤ Since I started following your shows I feel I am a better person and wish everyone could have listened to these talks. Regards Graziella 😊

[@luannconti1686]

Thank you for this podcast. I needed it. God bless you.

[@samanthameilak7385]

What a great episode ❤

[@carolinerodo7973]

Trudy Kerr, you're really amazing! I listen to all your programmes and recently even the episode where you were interviewed. Every speaker is so transparent. It was important to listen to all the three women had to say.

[@theinterviewer_thesheword]

Thank you for your kind words - just glad the show is resinating