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Grief, Ghosts, and Getting Through Halloween

Show SummaryIn this ghostly episode, I talk about “war, skeletons, cemeteries, and things that go bump in the night.” Halloween can often seem garish to grievers—a mockery of their pain. I felt that way too, and it took me a couple of years to reach a point where it didn’t bother me as much. I also share a story about my father and an encounter he had with his mother during WWII. In part, I believe this story shaped how I saw Halloween and even my own grief. Everyone’s grief journey is unique. With time, meditation, and a willingness to heal, I encourage you to discover new ways of honoring…

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