When Hard Days Hit And What Can Help - Ep. 15 | Dr. Mari

Anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays can feel like emotional landmines after losing a loved one. When those meaningful hard days approach, anticipating the pain often feels just as heavy as the day itself.

In this episode, Dr. Mari discusses how creating a "Gentle Plan" can help you honor your loved one, and give yourself grace when you need it most. In this video, you’ll discover:

• Why creating a Gentle Plan before your hard day arrives can help

• Grounding questions to ask yourself before any hard day

• How to give yourself permission to feel both sorrow and love

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:15 - Growth After Loss Intro

00:28 - What Makes Hard Days "Meaningful"

01:39 - Navigating Birthdays, Anniversaries & Milestones

04:03 - The Power of Giving Yourself Grace

05:08 - The Gentle Plan Strategy

06:13 - Key Reflection Questions for Yourself & Family

09:26 - Action Step: Writing Your Plan

10:08 - Closing Thoughts & Free Guide If this resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share this with someone who might need a little extra grace today. 🤍