She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Summary
Kate Doerge experienced many personal losses, including her daughter who had a rare disease. She became a certified grief coach and wrote a book to help others cope with grief by combining feelings of sorrow and joy. Doerge shares practical advice on how to handle grief through connection, celebration, openness to signs, and physical activity.Key Facts
- Kate Doerge lost her father to heart failure, her mother in a car crash, and her 16-year-old daughter Penny in 2022.
- Penny lived with a rare disease called neurofibromatosis.
- Doerge became a certified grief coach and wrote a book titled "Reimagining Grief."
- She advises people to hold grief and joy at the same time and to focus on moving through grief rather than moving on from it.
- Connecting with others is important and can reduce symptoms like prolonged grief, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
- Celebrating loved ones by doing things they enjoyed helps keep their memory alive.
- Being open to signs, like seeing a butterfly, can give comfort and a sense of connection with lost loved ones.
- Physical movement, such as exercise, can help in processing grief and improving emotional health.
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