Danni Carr
Danni Carr
188. Hoping for the best and preparing for the worst while staying sober. Grieving well with Katherine Dunell
188. Hoping for the best and preparing for the worst while staying sober. Grieving well with Katherine Dunell
188. Hoping for the best and preparing for the worst while staying sober. Grieving well with Katherine Dunell
Tuesday 26th September 2023
Katherine Dunell discusses grieving her husband while staying sober, emphasizing gratitude and self-care. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation on healing.
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Episode Overview
- Katherine Dunell shares her experience of grieving her husband's passing due to melanoma
- Importance of staying sober during the grieving process for herself and her children
- Decision to have an alcohol-free funeral and its positive impact
- Emphasizing the significance of having gratitude and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- The psychologist's advice: If the parents are okay, the kids will be okay
If the parents are okay, the kids will be okay. I really hold on to that. I'm determined to make sure that they have their own choices in life as well. But one thing a psychologist said to me very early on was that if the parents are okay, the kids will be okay.
Imagine losing your life partner and having to navigate the storm of emotions that follows. In this heartfelt episode, Katherine Dunell opens up about the profound loss of her husband Brett to melanoma in 2022. She shares how staying sober played a crucial role in her ability to process grief and support her children through such a tumultuous time.
Katherine talks about the reality of facing her husband's impending death and how an alcohol-free funeral created a safe space for her family. Her 'musts'—like practicing gratitude and remembering basic self-care—became her anchors in the sea of sorrow. Katherine’s story is not just about loss; it's about finding resilience and hope in the darkest of times. She also touches on her efforts to raise funds for melanoma research, including organizing the first Melanoma March in Geelong.
This episode is a beacon for anyone grappling with grief, showing that sobriety can offer clarity and strength when you need it most.