Toby and Elizabeth are both grieving for their dads and they are back on the podcast to answer some commonly searched and asked questions about grief. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers ways to support a grieving friend, coping with anxiety and sleep issues, and finding ways to accept that grief will never go away.

01:08 What does grieving look like for you?

03:24 What can you say to someone who is grieving?

05:15 How can I support my friend who is grieving?

07:12 What does grief do to your body?

12:05 How can grief affect relationships? (Friends, family)

16:48 How do I handle telling new people that my person has died?

19:14 How can grief affect decision making?

25:36 Does grief ever go away?

28:00 Can grieving make you forget things?

32:38 Will I ever be happy again, and will I ever stop crying?

36:53 What can a parent or supporting adult do to help a grieving teenager?

Content warning: suicide, sudden death, and grief throughout.

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This episode was recorded over Zoom.

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