In this episode of Two Girls with Grief, Kendel and Rachel sit down with Hannah Rumsey, founder of Friends Missing Friends, to dive into the often-overlooked grief of losing a friend. Hannah shares her journey after losing her friend Lauren and highlights the emotional complexities that arise when grieving a friend in a society that doesn’t always recognize this type of loss.
Key Takeaways: 💔 The societal stigma around friend loss and why it’s often minimized
🗣️ The healing power of sharing stories and creating safe spaces for grief
🌱 How friendships shape personal growth and why their loss hits differently
📚 The role of media and literature in shaping our understanding of grief
⏳ The ongoing impact of time on grief and the importance of diverse friendships
Join us as we unpack the complexities of friend loss and advocate for more support and understanding around this often invisible grief.
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