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May 12

What to Say to Someone Grieving: Three Phrases That Actually Help

A few years ago, I was on the phone with a grief client named Marie, who had suffered the heart-wrenching loss of a baby.

What to Say to Someone Grieving: Three Phrases That Actually Help

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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May 21

Angry in Grief? 3 Tools for Coping with Anger After Loss

There’s a moment in almost every grief experience when sadness gives way to something sharper.

Angry in Grief? 3 Tools for Coping with Anger After Loss

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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May 14

You’ll Never Feel Completely Safe or “Back to Normal” After Loss.

Across social media, inside support groups, and even in my online grief community, Life After Loss Academy, there’s one wish grieving…

You’ll Never Feel Completely Safe or “Back to Normal” After Loss.

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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May 12

What Is Secondary Loss in Grief? Examples and How to Process Them

If someone asked you about your loss, you could probably sum it up in a single sentence.

What Is Secondary Loss in Grief? Examples and How to Process Them

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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May 7

The 7 Worst Things to Say to Someone Grieving—and What to Say Instead

Just about every week, a griever shares something hurtful someone said to them that reminds me of how powerful and impactful words can be…

The 7 Worst Things to Say to Someone Grieving—and What to Say Instead

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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Apr 30

How to Come Back to Life After Loss: A Rebuilding Guide for Grievers

Recently, a listener emailed me after finding the Grief Grower podcast in the weeks following his son’s death.

How to Come Back to Life After Loss: A Rebuilding Guide for Grievers

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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Apr 2

7 Low-Energy Ways to Ask for Help When You’re Deep in Grief

There’s a component of grief that many people don’t talk about.

7 Low-Energy Ways to Ask for Help When You’re Deep in Grief

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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Mar 26

What to Say to Someone Grieving: Why Words Matter More Than You Think

When someone you care about is grieving, there are moments that feel loaded with the pressure of what to say.

What to Say to Someone Grieving: Why Words Matter More Than You Think

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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Mar 19

Grief Waves Keep on Coming—And That’s Actually a Good Sign After Loss

One of the most unsettling parts of grief isn’t just that it hurts. It’s that it keeps coming back over and over and over again.

Grief Waves Keep on Coming—And That’s Actually a Good Sign After Loss

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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Mar 12

6 Ways Your Words Can Support Someone Who Is Grieving

When someone you care about is grieving, it’s easy to feel like words fall short.

6 Ways Your Words Can Support Someone Who Is Grieving

Shelby Forsythia | Grief Coach + Author

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Helping grievers rebuild life after loss. 3x Author. Podcaster. Featured in Oprah Mag, Newsweek, HuffPost, Modern Loss. ♥ https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links

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