In this episode of The Grief Lounge, I am joined by Sara Rian, a grief poet, self published author, licensed therapist, mother, wife and griever.

Sara began writing grief poetry after the death of her mum in 2018. Her mum died by suicide, and in this conversation Sara shares so openly about that loss, the trauma around it, and the deep love and connection she had with her mum.

I first came across Sara’s words on Instagram, and they were one of those accounts that just stopped me. The kind of words that feel so deeply relatable they almost feel like home.

We talk about mother loss, suicide grief, attachment, trauma, and what it means to grieve someone you loved deeply, and the kind of love that holds both the beauty and the hard parts.

Sara shares how writing became a way for her to put words to something that felt impossible to hold. Her poems have reached so many people in the grief community because they say the things many of us feel but cannot always explain.

We also talk about the grief community online, why it can feel easier to be understood by strangers, and how creativity can give grief somewhere to land.

Sara also shares the work she is doing around grief poetry workshops, creating spaces where people can write, share and feel seen in their grief.

This conversation is raw, warm and honest. It is about grief, but also about love, connection, community and the words that help us feel less alone.

If you have experienced mother loss, suicide loss, complicated grief, or have ever found comfort in poetry after loss, this episode is for you.

If you would like to read the poem that Sara read in the episode click the link here:-

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVROaG6jvX-/?igsh=dW93aXg3ZG44YmRs

You can find Sara via her website www.sararianbooks.com on her facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/sararianbooks/) over on Substack https://sararianbooks.substack.com/ or on Instagram @sara_rian_books

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