Hey uguba ndubuisi, happy Monday!
Today, I'm excited and nervous to share what I hope is one of the most impactful pieces of Life Reimagined content from the last few years.
Finding Meaning in Death
Four years ago, I received a text from my mom,
"I love you with all my heart and soul."
Shortly after, my grandma called me in a panic. My mom had taken a lethal dose of one of her prescription medications. Her heart had stopped multiple times and it didn't look like she would make it.
That call began my mom's 30-day battle for survival, which ultimately ended with her passing away on my 25th birthday.
In 2018, I wrote about this experience in My Mom's Path to Suicide: Battling the Darkness in a Broken System.
In the years following that article, I've wanted to share an updated perspective on the experience of losing someone close to you, the journey of grief, and what all of this may mean for how we live our lives today.
So today, with the anniversary of losing my mom approaching, Steph and I recorded a conversation about the full experience of losing two of the most important people in my life.
In it, we cover:
- The raw stories of losing my mentor and mom to sudden death
- What grief looks like and how it impacts every area of life
- How friends can be most helpful when you lose someone
- What we can do today to live with less regret once we lose someone
It was a very difficult conversation to have, but my hope is that it is one of the most impactful podcasts we have recorded. You can listen here:
Finding Meaning in Sudden Death
If you're up for it, give the episode a listen when you get some free time.
I hope you find the conversation valuable. Please feel free to reach out with any thoughts or questions.
Thanks for tuning in, and see you in two weeks.
Cheers,
Cal
