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Have you ever felt joy rise in the middle of heartbreak? In this episode of It’s Both, host Nikki P and guest Annie Paraison share authentic conversations and honest storytelling about grief’s emotional complexity—where sorrow and laughter can coexist. They explore the messy middle of loss, naming how love, anger, gratitude, and devastation can all be true at once.
Annie offers real stories of being human after losing several loved ones—how community, ritual, and reflection supported her emotional resilience. Together, they practice both/and thinking and self-compassion, reminding us that healing isn’t linear. You’ll hear simple ways to feel your feelings without shame, notice glimmers of joy, and ask for support when you need it.
If you’re grieving a person, a version of yourself, or the life you imagined, this conversation offers language, validation, and companionship for navigating life’s gray areas—without toxic positivity.
Because life isn’t either/or—it’s both.
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