What does grief feel like in the very beginning… when everything still feels unreal?

In this deeply personal first episode of Grieving Greatly, I share the story of losing my son, Harry, suddenly—just before Christmas—and the shock that followed.

The world kept moving. People kept talking. Life continued as if nothing had changed. But mine had completely stopped.

Harry was the most beautiful little boy—he loved animals, especially ladybugs and turtles, and he brought so much light into our lives. When he died, that light was gone, and our family was left shattered.

I open up about what those early days of grief really felt like—the numbness, the disorientation, and the unbearable reality of learning to live without him. I also talk about the well-meaning things people say in grief… and why they can feel so isolating when you’re in the middle of it.

If you’re grieving, or supporting someone who is, this episode will help you feel less alone—and better understand what grief truly looks like at the beginning.

This is not about fixing grief.
It’s about sitting in it… together.

Hosted by Jen Connors, from Harry’s Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling 0431212575

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