Episode 74 | What is the "new normal?"

About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of the 'new normal' after losing a child and how individuals can find a way to function in life again.

The elephant in the room is that we are not the same after losing a child. NOTHING is the same, nor will it ever be. But there is a point in which we equalize a little bit and we find a place in life when we can breathe again. We call this the "new normal." It's a sort of baseline that we are familiar with. So what is your "new normal?" Maybe it's simply the ability to function day-to-day. Maybe it's feeling physically fit again. Maybe it's taking up crocheting or fishing again. Whatever it is, we can get there. If you want to learn more about finding your new normal, see my book, Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope: https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

People in this episode

Hosts: Jimmy Hinton, Clara Hinton

Topics covered

• grief
• child loss
• new normal
• mental health
• coping strategies

Keywords

• new normal
• grief
• child loss
• mental health
• coping
• functioning
• healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Facebook, Twitter

Books & works: Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope

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