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I lost my beloved husband after 35 years, then my sister and my father. Here’s how I rebuilt my old happy self
I tried everything from gong baths to junk food and intermittent crying as I attempted to deal with my grief. Nothing helped – until I started tuning in to what my body was telling me
TL;DR
- The author experienced multiple significant losses, including her husband, father, and sister, within a short period.
- Traditional grief coping mechanisms and experimental therapies proved ineffective.
- The author discovered the concept of an 'inner compass' or intuition to guide her decisions.
- By trusting her intuition, she began living more authentically, re-evaluating relationships and making choices aligned with her true self.
- This process led to post-traumatic growth, marked by increased resilience, new opportunities, and a deeper appreciation for life.
- She rediscovered joy in activities she previously shared with her husband, particularly running, and set new personal goals.