Picking up the pieces after losing someone can change your identity, confidence, relationships, and vision for the future.

In this episode of the She Talks Confidence Podcast, Tony speaks with certified grief coach and author Aimee Suyko about losing both of her parents and learning how to move forward while continuing to carry grief.

Through honest stories about caregiving, depression, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and rebuilding her life, Amy explains how writing became part of her healing journey and eventually connected her with thousands of people experiencing loss.

Three Biggest Takeaways

Grief has no fixed timeline: You can continue grieving for the rest of your life while still taking steps toward a new version of your future.

Moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting: Small actions, such as taking a walk, returning to a favorite restaurant, or saying yes to something difficult, can help rebuild momentum.

Loss changes your identity: Whether you’re grieving a death, divorce, breakup, illness, or another major life change, you don’t have to become the person you were before. You can begin discovering who you are now.

Connect with Aimee Suyko through the In Their Footsteps Blog on Facebook, or find her book, What Remains? Reflections on Losing, Loving, and Learning to Live Again, on Amazon.

Visit Tony at theconfidencedoc.com or email him at tony@theconfidencedoc.com.

Time Stamp

00:00 Start

02:00 Discussing identity and confidence after loss

04:58 Sharing honest feelings through writing

08:21 Sharing Vulnerability in Writing

10:09 Coping with grief and moving forward

13:58 Shifting from blogging to book writing

17:36 Moving forward after grief

20:48 Grieving family milestones

25:21 Importance of therapy and self-reflection

27:49 Adapting to Life after Change

30:16 Sharing contact info and guest invite

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