Griefie Monday: When Grief Shows Up in the Small Moments

In this episode of the Griefie Monday series, therapist and host Malisa Hepner offers a raw and tender look at what grief feels like in the middle of ordinary life. She reflects on fluctuating moods, the way grief lives in the body, and the emotional weight of her home environment. Malisa shares the challenges of managing grief alongside very real practical stressors, including a legal matter connected to Jake's past, and how these layered responsibilities can quietly intensify sorrow. Through a vulnerable story of a family grocery trip that ended with locking her keys in the car, she explores frustration, humor, resilience, and the courage it takes to ask for help. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes self-compassion, the non-linear nature of healing, and the shared human experience of loss, reminding us that there is no single way to grieve — only many honest ways to survive and keep going.

Grief doesn't only live in the big moments — it lives in the parking lots, the errands, the mistakes, and the quiet overwhelm. This week, practice one gentle act of self-permission: notice where your body is holding grief, allow yourself to ask for help without shame, and remember that coping isn't about doing it perfectly — it's about doing it honestly.

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