Grief is often talked about as if it follows a universal path. As if there is a right way to grieve, a right pace, a right timeline.
In this second episode of a four-part educational series, grief educator Gwen Kapcia (grief-guide.com) continues her thoughtful teaching on grief, focusing on the many factors that influence how we grieve—and why no two grief journeys ever look the same.
Gwen invites listeners to consider the layers each person brings into loss: personality, life experiences, coping styles, support systems, culture, beliefs, and the circumstances surrounding the death itself. These factors quietly shape how grief shows up in our bodies, our emotions, and our daily lives.
For some, grief is loud and overwhelming. For others, it is quieter, private, and deeply internal. Some people need to talk. Others need solitude. Some feel intense waves early on, while others experience delayed or complicated grief months or even years later. None of these responses are wrong.
One of the most important themes Gwen returns to is permission—permission to stop comparing, stop judging, and stop wondering if you are “doing grief right.” Understanding the influences on our grief can soften self-criticism and help us approach both ourselves and others with more compassion.
This episode is both educational and grounding. It reminds us that grief is not something to fix or measure, but something to understand. And when we understand it better, we create more space for patience, grace, and healing.
This episode is Part 2 of a 4-part educational series with Gwen Kapcia, offering insight and support for anyone navigating loss—or walking alongside someone who is.
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