Your Friend In Grief

How does grief affect your ability to socialize? Join me, Melinda Rubinger, as I recount the raw and personal journey of losing my husband, Mike, and how it fundamentally reshaped my social energy. From navigating the overwhelming tasks of selling our car and house to moving in with family friends, I found myself relying heavily on compartmentalizing my emotions. While this helped

How do you come to terms with the sudden death of someone you love? This episode shares a deeply personal journey through the aftermath of Mike's sudden passing, focusing on the emotional and psychological impact of using straightforward language like "died" and "dead." Hear how these unfiltered words helped us break through the initial numbness and shock, and how personally inform

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Have you ever felt the weight of grief so heavy that it seemed insurmountable? Join me, Melinda Rubinger, as I share my heart-wrenching journey through the sudden loss of my husband amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic. On July 6th, 2020, after selling our house and planning a move to a smaller city, my husband left for a morning walk and never came back. That day shattered my