In this week’s “Hey, Griever” episode, I share that this past week has been rough. I’ve found myself having my typical depression-in-the-fall experience.
But this time, I wondered… is this not depression, but grief?
I don’t know the answer. I’m not sure it matters. (Though depression is a mental health condition that may need clinical support - so I encourage you to seek help if you think you might be suffering from depression.)
Overall, I was just grateful for the curiosity about my own experience to even ask the question.
Whatever questions you are asking yourself this week, just know that you’re not alone.
Take good care, fellow griever.
Erin
Hi, I’m Erin, and I’ve been grieving since I took my first breath.
I was born under the heavy cloud of anticipatory grief, and I knew - in my bones - that I would outlive my older sister.
Gina had severe cerebral palsy. She needed constant care for even her most basic needs.
She died in 2016 at the age of 45. Now at 47, I am reaching ages my older sister never reached.
In my micro-memoir, “Awaiting the Call for 40 Years” (working title,) I share my lifelong experience of grief. My hope is that by sharing my own grief story, you feel less alone in your grief.
Thank you for supporting my work. And please know, Griever, that you’re not alone.
