Being resilient in the face of unimaginable loss and choosing to heal and carry on is an unimaginably difficult task. Today’s guest has suffered incredible loss but she made the remarkable choice to take those hardships in her stride and create a platform to help other people through their grief. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Barbara’s life, the loss of her infant son and 21-year-old son, and how she found purpose in creating support groups, as well as learn about her books, how she started to see her son’s life as a gift not just a loss, and so much more! We discuss some of the signs that your lost loved one is visiting you and Barbara tells us about the incredible signs she’s experienced before we delve into the importance of talking about your grief. Finally, Barbara tells us why she believes that healing is a choice and walks us through some of the first steps of resilience. As always, please listen with care and take note of the trigger warnings in the key points for this episode.
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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Barbara Hopkinson on Instagram
A Butterfly’s Journey on Facebook
A Butterfly’s Journey on Instagram
A Butterfly’s Journey on YouTube
A Butterfly’s Journey: Healing Grief After the Loss of a Child
ABJs Faces of Resilience on Instagram