In this Truth Talk Thursday, I open up about one of the hardest episodes I’ve ever recorded.
I cried through telling the stories of losing my dad, my marriage, and eventually the family I had been part of for more than 22 years.

This episode is about compound loss — how grief doesn’t just take one thing, it takes layers: a father, a partner, traditions, even the extended family that once made life feel full.

I share what it was like to parent through that brokenness, how holidays and anniversaries suddenly felt smaller and lonelier, and the weight of showing up for my kids while grieving myself.

And as I reflect on my own story, I can’t help but notice the grief in the world around us — from senseless acts of violence to the lasting heartbreak of September 11th. Grief touches all of us, in ways we expect and in ways we never see coming.

If you’ve ever felt the heaviness of loss, I want you to know you’re not alone.
💙 You are strong. You are worthy. Your story matters.f, I want you to know you’re not alone.