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Reacting vs. Responding in Grief — Life After Suicide Loss Today I’m “down the rabbit hole,” teasing apart reacting vs. responding after traumatic loss—not to shame reactions (they’re human), but to widen the space where we can choose. We’ll touch nervous-system patterns (fight/flight/freeze/fawn/flop), how to spot activation in real time, and how tiny, honest choices build a life aligned with values. If you’ve been listening to October’s Daily Nuggets, this pairs with Hope → Healing → Becoming very well Reaction: fast, automatic, discomfort-ending; urgent; body running the show. Response: chosen, value-aligned; includes feelings; checks context/impact. After suicide loss, we’re not “broken,” we’re activated. The work is creating a small gap between impulse and action so love gets a say. Five protection styles (no shame, just data): Fight • Flight • Freeze • Fawn • Flop Tiny mantra: “My body is loud. I don’t have to obey it.” How to tell you’re reacting (so you can pivot): Body (jaw/chest/gut, heat/cold, tunnel vision, fatigue) • Thoughts (catastrophe, always/never, fixing others) • Behavior (fast texts, ghosting, auto-yes). Common activators: the day they died (aka 'the worst day'), songs, smells, certain phrases, etc—treat as green lights to pause. I give a real, recent example in the episode of how this concept shows up for me now that I am more practiced at responding over being on autopilot and just reacting.... AND here are two grounded general (common) examples: The Hot Text: Phone face-down → 3 breaths → “This is fight” → normalize → draft, don’t send → after sleep, keep 2 lines, delete 10. Relationship and nervous system preserved.The Family Invite: Values check (honesty, tenderness, capacity) → two-liner: “Thanks for including me. I’m keeping things gentle this month and won’t make it, but I’m sending love.”Top 5 tools (details in the PDF inside the Lighthouse Community Library) Thread back to Hope → Healing → Becoming Hope = capacity (not cheer). Healing = nervous-system literacy. Becoming = the widening gap between impulse and action—where love, truth, and capacity meet. “When the wave lifts, I do not argue the sea. I plant my feet, name the water, and choose the next breath.” 💜 Community Soon you will find the Download with examples in the Library inside The Moms Lighthouse Community (link below) Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

Today I’m joined by Emily Dziedzic, a subconscious change practitioner who helps high-achieving women break free from anxiety, fear, and emotional overwhelm using fast, root-level rewiring. And this work, with her, was a game changer in my own healing. I first worked with Emily back in 2021 during an intensive NLP program — Neuro Linguistic Programming — along with hypnosis and unconscious mind work. It ended up being one of the most transformational pieces of my own healing when I felt completely stuck. That experience with her is a big part of what led me into the work I do today. In this conversation, Emily and I talk about why the mind can hold us in place long after the early years of grief, and how subconscious work can gently open the next chapter. She breaks down how unconscious patterns form, why traditional “talking it through” doesn’t always create change, and what actually helps fear and overwhelm loosen their grip. If you’re farther along in your grief and feeling like you’ve hit an internal wall you can’t quite name, this episode will meet you right there. What We Cover Why we get “stuck” even years after lossHow subconscious patterns form and how they’re rewiredThe difference between understanding your story vs. releasing itWhat unconscious mind work and hypnosis actually do (in simple language)How clearing fear at the root supports deeper healingEmily’s own turning point with anxiety and burnoutPractical tools for calming the nervous system and building inner confidenceAbout Emily Emily is trained in NLP Master Coaching & Hypnotherapy, NLP & Hypnosis Training, CranioSacral Therapy, Huna, Ho‘oponopono, Coaching the Unconscious Mind, and Integrative Hypnosis. Her work gets to the root of stuck patterns without rehashing trauma or digging for drama. Connect with Emily Her Website: https://www.emilydziedzic.com And Her Instagram Here Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

Surviving December After Suicide Loss: When the Holidays Arrive Before You’re Ready... A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, space...and my gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App Today’s Reflection December has a way of showing up before our hearts are ready. Today’s episode offers permission to start this month exactly where you actually are — messy, tired, hopeful, aching, or all of the above. When the outer world speeds up, your inner truth is allowed to slow down. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode  – “To be human is to become visible while carrying what is hidden…” — David Whyte A Gentle Closing Reminder You don’t have to match the world’s pace or energy today. Your honesty is enough, and beginning December from the place you are — not the place you’re expected to be — is an act of courage. Stay Connected 💜 Use the Leftover Pieces App for bonus support, resources, and community. 💜 Find all podcast episodes & grief resources at TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Follow on Instagram @theleftoverpieces Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 2, Welcome Fellow Griever Today’s Reflection December brings an avalanche of “shoulds,” especially after suicide loss. Today’s episode invites you to release the unrealistic expectations the world places on grieving hearts — and to honor the truth of where you actually are. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “Grief never ends. It just changes shape.” — Anderson Cooper – “What punishments of God are not gifts?” — Stephen Colbert A Gentle Closing Reminder You don’t owe December a performance or a former version of yourself. Let today be honest, gentle, and yours. Stay Connected 💜 Use the Leftover Pieces App for bonus support and community. 💜 Find all episodes & resources at TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Follow on Instagram @theleftoverpieces Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App It is December 3 - welcome, Fellow Griever Today’s Reflection Today’s episode explores how grief and grace can coexist in December, even when the world feels loud and expectant. You are reminded that you don’t owe anyone emotional performance — honesty and gentleness are enough. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “Grief turns out to be a place none of us know until we reach it.” — Joan Didion – Reflections from Stephen Colbert on love, loss, and gratitude A Gentle Closing Reminder You’re allowed to carry grief and grace together. Let today be soft where it can be. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces 💜 Follow along in the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 4 — Welcome, Fellow Griever Tonight is our Full Moon Intention Gathering inside The Lighthouse Community. If you’re a mom and want a gentle space to connect, breathe, and set intentions together, you’re welcome to join. 💜 See the community details on my website Today’s Reflection Today’s episode explores what it means to allow yourself soft landings in a season that can feel sharp and demanding. You’re reminded that gentleness isn’t indulgence — it’s part of survival when grieving during the holidays. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “You don’t get over it. You just get used to it.” — Billy Bob Thornton – “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes — including you.” — Anne Lamott A Gentle Closing Reminder Let yourself arrive softly today. You deserve moments of ease, even in December. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces 💜 Follow along in the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 5 — Welcome, Fellow Griever Today’s Reflection Today’s episode invites you to let your heart — not December’s expectations — guide your pace. Whether you're barely surviving, rebuilding your foundations, or beginning to reconnect with joy and meaning, you are reminded that you don’t have to hold everything this month asks of you. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” — C.S. Lewis – Reflections from Anderson Cooper on grief, grace, and surviving the day A Gentle Closing Reminder You’re allowed to choose what you carry today — and what you set down. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces 💜 Download the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 6 — Welcome, Fellow Griever Today’s Reflection Today’s episode honors rest as both resistance and renewal. Whether you're barely surviving, rebuilding your foundation, or beginning to reconnect with moments of joy or purpose, this reflection invites you to trust the wisdom of your energy and move through the day in a way that supports your grieving heart. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “Grief is not a problem to be solved; it’s an experience to be carried.” — Megan Devine – Reflections from Anderson Cooper on carrying grief and love together A Gentle Closing Reminder However, rest shows up for you today, let it be enough. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces  💜 Download the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 7 — Welcome, Fellow Griever Today’s Reflection Seven days into December, today’s episode reflects on the strength, tenderness, and full humanity required to move through this month while living with suicide loss. You’re reminded that wherever you are in your grief — surviving, rebuilding, evolving, or integrating — your presence in this moment matters. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “Grief is like a cruel kind of education.” — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – “We keep those we’ve lost alive by the way we remember them.” — Anderson Cooper A Gentle Closing Reminder What you’ve carried this week — and how you’ve carried it — is enough. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces 💜 Download the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 8 — Welcome, Fellow Griever Boundaries as Care -- A Daily Journal Prompt: “What is one boundary my heart is asking for today — and what truth does that boundary protect?” Today’s Reflection Today’s episode opens Week Two with a tender look at boundaries — not as walls, but as acts of care that protect your energy through the complexity of December. Whether you’re surviving, rebuilding, or evolving into a life touched by both grief and meaning, this reflection invites you to honor what your heart can hold today. Community Note (for moms) Tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern is our Second Monday Support Meeting inside The Lighthouse Community. If you’re not a member yet, your first month is free so you can join gently and see if the space supports you. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “I love the thing that I most wish had not happened.” — Stephen Colbert – Reflections on grief, compassion, and capacity A Gentle Closing Reminder Your boundaries are allowed to shift as you shift. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces 💜 Download the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

In this episode of The Leftover Pieces; Suicide Loss Conversations, I’m joined by Jacquelyn Dickey, a mother navigating early suicide loss after the death of her son, Austin, who died on April 4, 2025, at the age of 30. Austin left behind a loving family — his mom, dad, younger sister Victoria, girlfriend Rachel, and his beloved dog Luna — as well as an extraordinary body of photographic work that continues to speak to his creativity and spirit. Follow The Empty Chair Movement HERE Jacquelyn’s journey through grief has been uniquely courageous. Within weeks of Austin’s death, she leaned into movement, connection, and purpose — returning to horse training and immersion in things that grounded her — not to bypass her grief, but to survive alongside it. In the process, she brought Austin’s work into the world through a beautiful and powerful book, The Dash, honoring his legacy while also inviting others into honest conversation around suicide loss. You will want to add this book to your Amazon Cart -- It is incredible!  We explore early grief and survival, creativity as connection, the varied ways people find a way forward, and how advocacy — through art, horses, and community — can be both deeply personal and broadly meaningful. This episode also highlights Jacqueline’s advocacy work, including the Austin Dickey Creativity in Advocacy Fund, which supports young creatives advancing mental-health awareness, and her moving freestyle performance at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover with her horse Donner — a moment that was widely shared for its message of resilience and hope. Episode Links & Resources  📖  The Dash — Book & Austin’s Photography    📷  Austin Dickey Creativity in Advocacy Fund   🌐 Austin’s Legacy Website   🐎 Thoroughbred Makeover 2025 — Donner & Jacqueline (YouTube)   To learn more about Austin’s life, Jacqueline’s advocacy, and the legacy being built in his name, check out the links above and take time to witness the creativity, love, and meaning that continue to move forward. Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 9 — Welcome, Fellow Griever The Quiet Yes, The Quiet No --A Daily Journal Prompt: “What quiet yes or quiet no is whispering inside me today — and what would it feel like to honor it?” Today’s Reflection Today’s episode explores the small but powerful choices we make in grief — the quiet yeses and quiet nos that guide us through the emotional terrain of December. Whether you’re barely surviving, gently rebuilding, or learning to integrate grief with moments of joy, you’re invited to listen for what your heart is softly asking today. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “If someone does not want me, it is not the end of the world. But if I do not want me, the world is nothing.” — Nayyirah Waheed A Gentle Closing Reminder Even your smallest yes — and your smallest no — deserve respect. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces 💜 Download the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 10 — Welcome, Fellow Griever When ‘No’ Becomes a Gift- A Daily Journal Prompt: “Where in my life does saying ‘no’ feel like an act of self-preservation — and how might I offer myself compassion for that?” Today’s Reflection Today’s episode explores the power of “no” as an act of care — not a rejection, not avoidance, but a way of honoring your heart, your capacity, and the realities of grief during December. Whether you’re surviving, stabilizing, rebuilding, or integrating, you’re invited to let your boundaries protect what matters most. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” — Audre Lorde A Gentle Closing Reminder Your “no” isn’t selfish — it’s sacred. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces 💜 Download the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 11 — Welcome, Fellow Griever Honoring What Helps, Releasing What Hurts - A Daily Journal Prompt: What helped me breathe a little easier today… and what felt too heavy to hold? Today’s Reflection Today’s episode invites you to honor the shifting landscape of your grief — the changes in energy, tenderness, and resilience that shape each day in December. You're encouraged to let today be exactly what it is, without forcing it to match yesterday. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “If you listen closely, the body will tell you where it wants to be.” — Victoria Erikson A Gentle Closing Reminder You’re allowed to let every day be different. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces 💜 Download the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.

A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company. Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! 👉 The Leftover Pieces App This is December 12 — Welcome, Fellow Griever  The Softness of the Weekend - A Daily Journal Prompt If I offered myself one simple act of care this weekend, what would it look like — and why does that matter to my heart? Today’s Reflection Today’s episode honors the softness of the weekend and invites you into self-care that feels real and honest for your grieving heart. Rest becomes an act of protection and an expression of tenderness. Quoted or Referenced In This Episode – “Rest is not a luxury; it is a spiritual discipline.” — Cole Arthur Riley A Gentle Closing Reminder Let the weekend meet you where you are. Stay Connected 💜 TheLeftoverPieces.com 💜 Instagram @theleftoverpieces 💜 Download the Leftover Pieces App Support the show __________________________________________________________________________ Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE 💜 The Leftover Pieces is support central for grieving hearts. 🔗 Stay connected: Join my free email community for weekly check-ins, resources, and encouragement. 🌟 For moms: Explore the $9 Lighthouse Community — safe connection, tools, and hope. 🛠 Resources for all grievers: Start here. 🤝 One-on-one grief coaching for moms after child loss to suicide: Learn more here. 📞 Need help now? If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S. & Canada, or text HOME to 741741.