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Sorting Through Life Episode 28: Sorting Through Grief - Honoring Memories While Creating Space for What’s Next

  • tiffanybeamer
  • Jul 14
  • 1 min read

What happens when the things we own become tied to the people and memories we’ve lost? In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston explores the complicated relationship between grief and belongings with Julie Martella, founder of Navigating Widowhood and author of Navigating Widowhood: A Guide for Your Journey Through Loss and Beyond.


Julie and Colleen discuss why sorting through possessions after a loss is about so much more than decluttering. It’s about identity, memories, emotions, and learning how to carry the essence of someone you love while creating space for your own future. They talk about the overwhelm that comes with grief, why decision-making can feel impossible during loss, and how support systems can make a meaningful difference.


Julie also shares advice for friends and family members who want to help but may not know what to say or do. This episode is a compassionate conversation about honoring the past, navigating change, and finding a way forward after loss.


 
 
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