Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Living Loss: Understanding Ambiguous Grief with Stephanie Sarazin
Living Loss: Understanding Ambiguous Grief with Stephanie Sarazin
Living Loss: Understanding Ambiguous Grief with Stephanie Sarazin
Friday 26th January 2024
Join Stephanie Sarazin on Sober on Purpose as she explores ambiguous grief and shares insights from her award-winning book, Soulbroken.
47 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Stephanie Sarazin introduces the concept of ambiguous grief.
- Ambiguous grief involves mourning someone still present.
- Healing requires community support and emotional work.
- Grief is a cyclical and ongoing process.
- Stephanie's journey exemplifies personal transformation.
Your loss is real and your pain is valid, and there is a way forward—a way to reimagine your life and be happy.
In this episode of the Sober on Purpose podcast, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Stephanie Sarazin, a certified grief educator and author of the award-winning book, 'Soulbroken: A Guidebook For Your Journey Through Ambiguous Grief.' Stephanie shares her personal journey of navigating ambiguous grief—a form of mourning that occurs when the person being grieved is still present in one's life. Stephanie's path to understanding and teaching about ambiguous grief began unexpectedly.
She discovered the term following the end of her 18-year marriage, which left her in a state of emotional upheaval similar to grief experienced after a physical death. She describes feeling like a widow without societal recognition or support, highlighting the unique challenges faced by individuals dealing with ambiguous grief. Throughout the conversation, Stephanie emphasizes the importance of seeking therapy and community support. She notes that grief is not a linear process and requires ongoing emotional work.
Her book 'Soulbroken' serves as a resource for those experiencing ambiguous grief, offering insights and strategies for healing and transformation. Stephanie's experience demonstrates the power of personal transformation and the strength of the human spirit. She encourages listeners to honor their loss, validate their pain, and find a way forward by reimagining their lives. Community and rituals play a crucial role in supporting individuals through this challenging process.
For anyone resonating with Stephanie's story, she offers hope and encouragement, affirming that it's possible to find peace and happiness while still loving the person being grieved from afar. Her closing message is one of support and empowerment, urging listeners to embrace the transformative journey of grief and personal growth.