What if I'm grieving?

Episode Description:

In this episode of "What If? For Authors," Claire Taylor tackles the deeply emotional topic of grieving. Drawing from her experience as an Enneagram coach and her personal journey through grief, Claire explores how to manage an author career while dealing with significant loss. Whether you're in the midst of grief or supporting someone who is, this episode provides a compassionate and realistic approach to navigating these challenging times.

Key Takeaways:

• Avoiding Unnecessary Suffering: Learn why it's essential to fully experience grief rather than avoiding or suppressing it.
• Importance of Support: Recognize the value of asking for help and surrounding yourself with supportive people during the grieving process.
• Transformation Through Grief: Understand that grief changes you and that your writing process and projects may need to adapt to your new self.
• Taking a Break: It's okay to pause your writing to focus on healing; your career can continue once you're ready.
• Complex Emotions: Embrace the wide range of emotions, including gratitude, that coexist with grief, and learn how to navigate them.

Links mentioned:

• The Grieving Brain by Mary Frances O'Connor

Why Listen? If you're an author dealing with grief or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a thoughtful and empathetic perspective on balancing an author career with the profound emotions of loss. This episode is a must-listen for any author seeking to understand and navigate grief while maintaining their creative path.

Join the Conversation: Have a question or fear you'd like me to explore? Reach out to me at contact@ffs.media.

Access the transcript for this episode here.

Happy Writing!