It's Okay To Miss Them and Still Move Forward

You may always miss them. You may always wish they were still here. And you're still allowed to take the next step, and the one after that.

When you feel guilty for having a good day without them.

Let's talk about the sacred in-between—that tender place where you're missing someone with your whole soul and also starting to move forward.

If you've ever found yourself laughing, or going out to lunch, or even making a new friend... and then suddenly feeling guilty for doing something normal without them—this episode is for you.

Grief tells us a lot of stories. Some are true. Some are kind. And some are pure chicken pickles.

One of the biggest lies it whispers is this: "If you move forward, you're moving away from them."

But Earthling, hear me—that's not true.

Moving forward is not the same as moving on. You're not leaving them behind. You're carrying them with you. They're in your memories, in the way you make coffee, in your laugh and the stories you tell.

Sometimes we treat grief like a courtroom—like we have to prove how much they meant by how sad we stay. But love doesn't demand your suffering as evidence. It's not measured in how long you wear the sadness.

In this gentle episode, we're talking about why you can love them and laugh again. Why you can long for them and still make new memories. Why you can cry for what was and still hope for what's ahead.

Earthling, your love is not lost—it's just learning a new language. The porch light's on, the door's unlocked, and there's always room at this table for your beautiful, broken heart.

My website is coming soon with resources, support, and more conversations like this one. Until then, if this episode touched your heart, I'd be so grateful if you'd share it with someone who needs to hear these words.