Self Care & Support | Finding Your Way Through Living Loss: Practical Steps for the Early Days of Separation

This episode delves into the concept of "living loss," a term encountered in Dr. Lucy Hone's book, How Will I Ever Get Through This. I share insights on how separation and divorce can feel like a profound loss, even when life continues around you.

I discuss the emotional and practical challenges that arise during this difficult time, emphasising that the grief experienced is not just about the end of a relationship but also about the loss of a future, identity, and the life you envisioned. 

I give you practical sugestions on how to navigate the early days of separation, including the importance of focusing on small, manageable steps and creating a sense of steadiness in your daily life. 

Key Takeaways:

• Living loss is an ongoing experience that affects every aspect of your life during separation.

• It's normal to feel a mix of emotions, including grief, relief, and confusion.

• Focus on what you need today rather than trying to solve everything at once.

• Create small points of steadiness to help ground yourself during this tumultuous time.

Resources:

How Will I Ever Get Through This, by Dr Lucy Hone

Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub.

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