The Aftermath of Loss: Grief, Guilt & Growth

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In this episode, we open up about life after our dad passed and the unexpected ways grief showed up. From small things like spotting his favorite snacks at the store or seeing a truck like his, to the gut-punch of Ed Sheeran and Dean Lewis songs that suddenly became grief anthems.

We reflect on how grief evolves over time—Sara shares her journey first, while Eve opens up about feeling like she wasn’t grieving “right.” We discuss the guilt of not crying enough, the pressure of people saying it would “hit us one day,” and the perfectionist mindset of wondering if we were processing it correctly.

Music, movies, and TV moments became emotional triggers, but also a way to reconnect with his memory. Even in pain, he remained so positive, which shaped how we moved forward. We talk about how we took on new responsibilities after he passed—Eve ...