Dating after Death: Is it too soon?
In this episode of the Wake the F*ck up Podcast, host Alix Long explores the emotional complexities faced by widows regarding the question, "Will I ever love again?". Get ready for an intimate window inside Alix's emotional healing journey.
Drawing from her personal experiences of widowhood and remarriage, Alix introduces the "Love Framework" from Wake Wellness, designed to help listeners navigate their grief while exploring the possibility of new love. She addresses the societal pressures and internal guilt that often accompany this journey, emphasizing that it's possible to love again while still mourning a lost partner.
Through practical steps within the framework—listening to one's heart, owning the changed self, valuing new needs, and empowering oneself to make choices—Alix offers insights that promote healing and connection.
The steps are based on the acronym LOVE:
1. Listening to your heart about what you're truly longing for
2. Owning - Acknowledging you are a new person after loss and cannot be the same
3. Value - Understanding what you need to feel love in your new reality
4. Empowerment - Making choices that make you feel alive and connected
The episode wraps up with actionable items for listeners to deepen their understanding and practice of love after loss, encouraging them to embrace their experiences and seek support as needed.
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