As we enter into the Holiday season, it can be a difficult time for anyone experiencing a loss…the death of someone you love, a layoff at work, the passing of a loving fur baby, a recent breakup, or even the distance that has been created amongst family members who are sitting down together for a Thanksgiving meal.   While grief and pain are perfectly normal and understandable in these situations, learning how to tap into gratitude can be a valuable tool for healing.   Join me and my widow friends, Jenny Salkheld and Erin Hente, for a conversation - and even some laughter -  about finding gratitude in the healing process.  These women are inspiring to me as I go through the grief journey of losing my husband to cancer.  Bonus part of the episode:  Discover how to support someone close to you that is grieving and also find out what not to say. Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl In this episode you’ll hear:   [7:19] How we took the leap and found support at Camp Widow [10:50] Realizing that everyone in the room has a shared experience  [20:43] Celebrating the stories of our loved one and how they keep us going [28:07] How do you find gratitude when going through the grieving process? [33:17] Not allowing the judgment and expectations of others define our own happiness [39:28] What not to say to a person in grief [47:25] The things that people have done that have made all the difference [58:23] Keeping the legacy of our loved one as we make new memories [1:03:07] Sharing some final words of wisdom as we continue our journey of healing   Connect with Jenny Salkeld here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-salkeld-638a263/  Connect with Erin Hente here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhente/    Related Podcast Episodes:  The Power of Gratitude (Episode #7) Gratitude - The Key to Happiness (Episode #41) Reflecting on My Husband’s Legacy & Lessons (Episode #114)