Getting Unstuck from Grief to Live Life | Michelle Meadors | TEDxChandlersCreek

Managing through challenges and difficulties while seeing a positive future ahead is critical to overall health and wellness. Dealing with the loss of family members while understanding there is more life to live. When life gives you lemons, you have to strategize on how to use this sour fruit to the best of your abilities and produce positivity for yourself and others. Michelle Meadors is a Human Resource Manager at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. She is responsible for managing all faculty actions from processing new hires and promotions to facilitating retentions. Most of her professional career is in higher education educating students and assisting the career progression of faculty. Michelle holds organizational memberships with CUPA-HR, SHRM, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and has earned BS, MBA and DBA degrees in Business. Michelle lives in Atlanta, GA with her love Angelo Byrd and nine year old son, Kaden Pace in which she enjoys creating new life experiences with. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@darrenbuttery3527]

I lost my wife 3 weeks ago, who was only 49, and have been binge watching these grief videos in hope of learning how to deal with this pain and sense of loss. Even I can't imagine how Michelle must have felt after losing her husband, mother and a child. Seeing her in this video gives me hope that I can come out the other end of this grief. God bless you Michelle.

[@claireinglis889]

Same, binge watching, trying to find a path

[@naty1012]

Yes this is me currently. Lost my sis to Covid in Dec 2021 and I need to navigate this grief and come out on the other side.

[@jay03990ify]

Same here lost my fiance to covid Dec 2021. My life will never be the same. We will all come out the other end but as different and hopefully better people.

[@NoName-qp5wr]

So sorry I feel your pain through my own pain of losing my husband 2 months ago.

[@jay03990ify]

@@NoName-qp5wr my condolences I'm so sorry

[@fretnesbutke3233]

So many grieving people here,and I wish I could ease your pain,as well as my own,but all we want is to love those we miss so desperately. Honor your loved ones by loving the others in this world. You are far from alone, let's hold each other up. Remember the oneness behind us all, especially those we love. Commit yourself to appreciating every good thing..and to gratitude.

[@kellyspellen389]

Love this! ❤ Thank you

[@lizjoslin7239]

What a beautiful and sad story. I do understand the loss of my loved one 5 years ago, and then of my Mother just 5 months ago. That love will always be there, but Life does go on. Love will come again. I do believe that. I still have my 2 Furbabies that were in our life since they were 5 wks of age.

[@NoName-qp5wr]

Thank you. I honor everyone's loss on this thread. It's a really difficult time in my life now. I'm in my darkness moment. I can't image living life without my husband. "Moving On" is not an option for me, but "moving through" in spirit and honor feels better. I will Never move on, but I will move "through" the grief process until i get to the other side. I am hopeful and grateful 🙏 Thank you.

[@keedyanderson4494]

Needed this❤️

[@nameissturdy1390]

I wish I could express myself graciously. This is a beautiful sentiment. I hope you are doing better. 🙏❤️

[@temitopeoyeyemi899]

Is it just me that keeps watching every KZbin Suggested Video about Grief by TEDx Talks.. Be strong we all will be fine Thanks for these I needed this so much

[@Hummmingalong]

I’m with you. Temporary separation is how I have to think about it. God bless you honey

[@florabertos9167]

💓💓💓💓

[@priyurajput1898]

No.. There are many who don't know how to steal with it. I lost my boyfriend this month. It's heartbreaking

[@djswanson36]

❤❤❤

[@m_christine1070]

Me too. There is a national network of grief support groups they meet in person or online at various churches. It's called griefshare. I just lost the love of my life Feb 7. I'm sorry for your loss. I don't know how to regain my will to live. I have so many regrets. The support groups run for four months at . a time. I signed up for one which begins in a week. I found this today , it's $20 for each four month period. Because I can't afford private therapy and the only other group that I found, charges $169. Which is a lot more than $20.

[@netterz3411]

I loss both my parents by 33. The grief and depression I feel is wordless.. I cant even imagine how this woman has felt. I pray life gets easier for her

[@naty1012]

Yes it really cannot be expressed in words. The loss is truely felt..life feels so empty, it's like the World is truely lacking after a loss like this. My sister was a health care professional and added value to the lives of many.

[@netterz3411]

@@naty1012 it truly does feel empty. I was the only child so having both my parents gone I just feel like a lost orphan at times. I miss them soooooo much. I know people in thier 60s that still have both thier parents and it just seems so unfair.

[@mattparr3038]

@@netterz3411 how are you getting on nowadays?

[@katec9893]

I am so shocked at how much this woman has been through, what a horrendously unfair story of multiple tragic losses. I lost my father and 5 beloved aunts and uncles in a two year period starting in 2020. Then my cat, who was my best friend and soulmate, got diagnosed with cancer and died quite suddenly. Losing my cat was the worst grief of all, because we spent 24/7 together, she was incredible, and I don't have a partner or children so she was everything to me. I relate to what this woman says about others being uncomfortable with our grief and how isolating it can be. May all of us start to heal and have better days ahead.

[@darthtyrex]

I could not even fathom how infinitely painful it would be to lose the love of your life, a parent, and a child- all within a few years. That sort of pain would be unbearable, a pain that most people would never even experience. That pain would be so colossal that I know if it happened to me I would be suicidal. I respect this woman so much, she's survived the absolute worst things that a soul could possibly experience. This video definitely helped to bring me a little bit of peace after experiencing the loss of my boy, my sweet baby. I love him so much, I only hope to see him again one day

[@amele820]

Grief is truly the most lonely thing to go through. So isolating. People don’t wanna be around you because they’re afraid you being down will “rub off” on them. And then you close off from everyone and self isolate so you don’t burden anyone.

[@browneyedgirl1542]

That’s how I feel right now after losing my boy 😢

[@trudytedder8552]

So true. The pain is so unbelievably devastating.

[@nuleafonlyfe04]

God sent this video to me for a reason. My Mommy would always say you're not the only one. If you can learn to live your life with 3 losses, I can surely learn to not get stuck in the grief over my mother's passing. You truly helped me with this talk. Thank you Michelle 💛

[@codyolvera8323]

I am proud to have felt your story inn my heart and feel your beautiful words of encouragement, God bless you.

[@lisas2538]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@lauramavramc4456]

I Lost my mam to for coronavirus... I am in so much grief

[@eqayor4027]

I lost my girlfriend in a bike accident it's been 4 months . This incredible lady gives me hope that there are people out there who experience grief and still choose to stay strong and live life.

[@missem2495]

I lost my son 2months ago and I can't find the words or strength to move on regardless of people suggesting that I just grieve and move on the loss of a child issomething you can never move on from thanks for this video and the beautiful people in the comments.

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

She is dynamic. I recently lost my mother. She described my mother, and she didn’t inform me on her illness. In the end, it doesn’t matter. I accept her decision. She didn’t want me to know. Love is what matters. I love my mother very dearly. I’ve so much peace.

[@Taradise34]

My mom died a year ago, and she kept her illness from me. I was so angry. 😢

[@WeepingWidowSueAna]

I lost both sets of grandparents, an uncle, my beloved animals, my health, and my entire home and everything I owned. Then I met the most loving, amazing man in the whole world. He was my joy, my safety, my happiness, my security, my caretaker, my provider, my whole world. I literally also said "God has answered all of my prayers and given me this man that I have always dreamed of. FINALLY a true love and a wonderful man after all of those years of previous abuse and terrible relationships! I am SO blessed! Now I have my soulmate and best friend to grow old with!" And then, not long after we got married, and were just about to start building our house ... he suddenly dies VERY UNEXPECTEDLY of an aggressive cancer / Covid complications. It was like a cruel, cold, horrible, dreadful joke. The pain is just indescribable. It's like you can't even catch your breath.

[@WeepingWidowSueAna]

@Melissa Ashley Thank you dear lady.

[@snowf52lake]

I'm so sorry for your losses. I'm praying for you.

[@WeepingWidowSueAna]

@@snowf52lake Thank you so much.

[@sunshine9122]

I'm so terribly sorry. My husband died at the age 38. He was my world and my soul mate. I understand. Big hugs to you.❤

[@snowf52lake]

@@sunshine9122 God bless you.

[@EricaChristinaLopez]

I lost my parents 18 days apart to covid. This video is so moving and powerful!

[@lubsit]

Prayers to you and your family

[@abdelaesus6678]

God bless you and fill your heart with hope and warmth. I love you.

[@vr9030]

God bless you with all the love you need.

[@books-and-cats]

I lost my boyfriend and his parents to covid just over a month ago and I have survivors guilt especially that he was younger than me and then just 2weeks later my uncle who was my guardian also passed. I’m a mess. Love and condolences to you 💗

[@lauramavramc4456]

ME to.... I lost my mam.... I am so depresed

[@gloriamitchell3518]

I needed this, the loss of three siblings during covid was almost too much. Thank you.

[@naty1012]

Condolences to you. I really hope it gets better for you. Any tips on coping?

[@moniqueengleman873]

Are you sad that they did not get vaccinated?? I am sorry for your loss. But seriously, follow the Science

[@lb1798]

W😭W.....I am so sorry❤️💔💔💔❤️

[@ivanaandric5703]

When she said her son drawened... I was speechless!!!! O MY GOD!!!

[@Akihsio]

Lost my dad in 2019 & the love of my life in 2020, I can't explain, what I am going through. But I cannot even comprehend what you went through.

[@m_christine1070]

There is a national network of grief support groups they meet in person at various churches, or online. It's called griefshare. I just lost the love of my life Feb 7. I'm sorry for your loss. I don't know how to regain my will to live. I have so many regrets. The support groups run for four months at a time, I signed up for one which begins in a week

[@heavenrose1111]

I lost both my parents during the pandemic. It feels like I can’t relate to anyone these days. I realized that I didn’t have the relationships and support I needed. I’m trying to build new ones. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽

[@15luckylibra]

I just lost my better half to Covid…..after listening to this, I won’t complain! Continued prayers Michelle 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@pamelasmith9916]

I lost my mom after my daughter was born..so I can relate to what Michelle was going through.. Since then I have lost my brother and my dad. Now I'm trying to help my sister with the loss of her son..He passed away this past March. Listening to these talks have really helped me..

[@amberstar6296]

My brother drowned June 23 2017 a day after his birthday, he was only 2. I’ve been so lost without him. It was just me and my mother in the delivery room. I’m the oldest of 5..I’m 25 now and 20 when he was born. He was and IS my EVERYTHING! He was so beautiful🥺. He loved church 🙌🏾. And yes, it felt like you found the Journal to my heart when you mentioned your son. A pain that numbed me from all pain.. His Name was Greyson🤍 Ps. Love Your Kids, it’s someone out there can’t sleep tonight longing for their sunshine🤍

[@terrysmith8368]

May God continue to bless you and your family. I loss my baby brother last November to a drug addiction. I am 15 years older than him so he felt like my own son as I took care of him a lot. I still cannot believe he is gone. He had so much life in him and was so smart. He loved his big sister and nephews which are my children. This pain is so hard. This was a very powerful video. Take care❤️

[@amberstar6296]

@@terrysmith8368 I’m sending my love 🙏🏾💜

[@richardreed3394]

@@terrysmith8368 same things just hppend to me im 14 years older then my brother he died from drugs.. he had mental health problems i looked after him because my mum couldn't but he was my best friend what ever he used to say i was like hes dad thanks for your story i miss hi so much he was 39 1 more day he would have been 40 hope u feel a bit better thanks

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

My mother who was a rock and an amazing woman with a long life, finally succumbed to her illnesses this year, wish everybody who's lost loved ones all the good things in life going forward, grief is a very difficult and challenging time. I find exercise, meditation, good nutrious food, and helping other helps enormously. Peace xoxo

[@Samalways2525]

I lost my parents, countless love ones and most of all the relationship with my only son. So many people don’t understand grief or they bury it and judge you. Man we are all strong to keep pushing 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kayceewhite]

With every loss you describe my gut hurts and my heart aches. You are an inspiration, you are a woman that I aspire to emanate, you are a pillar of strength and courage. Thank you for sharing your testimony, I really can’t even put into words my admiration for you. I hope to be anything close to the woman you are. You’re a hero.

[@samanthalaisure7091]

I lost my dad 53 to covid on april 27 and my brother to overdose 23 on june 8 the pain is indescribable im.suffering so much but these videos ease the pain a little to know other people feel the same way i do💔 god bless you all

[@sunshine9122]

God bless you, Samantha. I hope you're well.🙏❤

[@bremass851]

I hope your well wherever you are ❤

[@stevewyche5232]

"I WANT my baby back" - Feel that

[@nicholasdmello3400]

I have lost my son Nathaniel 31 a week ago, suffererd a serious brain injury caused by a self accident. N it's crushing, the pain, the forever loses, life is meaningless. After listening to u, I see hope, death is transcient, a fact of life, grief n loss inseparable from life. Important to recognise it, deal with it positively n overcome it. Tough task, but no option. Thanks for your moving talk

[@veronicaconde6467]

You are one of the bravest people I know! Thank you for sharing. This has helped me immensely.

[@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb]

Hello miss, I'm sorry about your loss, trust me I completely understand your pains, I've had a great deal of lost in the past, I'm a single Dad with a daughter, I lost my wife 5yrs ago and I don't understand it, grief hit's different and every one sees things differently, I felt devastated and I still feel the empty space in my heart, I understand how you feel but life goes on because death is inevitable and we'll all have to face it someday, it's been quite a while and I hope you doing fine ? time they say is the best healer and I now understand it, it'd be nice to have a chat with you or maybe a great conversation if you don't mind sending me your gmail address so i could reach out on you ?.

[@philaman1972]

I have no words for what I just witnessed and heard. My goodness how strong this woman is.

[@paygethompson]

I just lost my grandpa this morning, I’m devastated. But thank you so much for this❤️

[@Hello-ce7jt]

you are one strong woman. I am so sorry for your loss. You will walk with them again in heaven, untill then, make them proud with your life!

[@san22931]

This hit my soul. My beautiful niece passed away suddenly from a seizure at age 33 on April 29, 2022. We were very close and I was functioning ,but extremely depressed. Thank you for sharing your experience to help me get through mine. God Bless.

[@user-id6br7vg8h]

What a profound, testimony that I resonate with..even as a mother who had to grief loosing children...so much about this aligns with my grief journey But I love the positive turn around she made.

[@psingh1422]

Michelle your words resonate so much with me. As I am grieving my Husband's death. But sister a big hug to you ....You are an angel who has a purpose in life. May you get the best of life experiences and lots of happiness ahead. Wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

[@raultrevino1113]

When you lose a partner husband or wife you become widowed and when you lose your parents you become an orphan but when you lose a child there's no words to describe it or the pain.

[@maryheiman4091]

Wow what a lot to carry, and I know it is deeper then we can even imagine because of the grief I have for my losses in my life it’s a wonder she didn’t go stark raving mad!

[@mrscotajr4768]

Yeah

[@terrysmith8368]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I know this pain was and still is so profound. I loss my baby brother last November and I still cannot believe it. I have his pictures up in the house and sometimes I get lost looking at them and remembering how much I loved him. He was like my own child especially due to our big age difference. I hope to get to where you worked hard to be so I can get my life back. I feel a part of me died with him. Thank you again for sharing❤️

[@kirkb2286]

Oh my God honey I can’t believe how resilient you are…you are such an incredible person…I can’t even imagine the pain you have been through… my heart goes out to you…..I send you nothing but love !!!

[@salsero397]

Your story brought me to realize that I'm not the only person on earth that has lost a Child . You are such an Angel of Encouragement. Be Bless

[@sunshine9122]

🙏🕊❤

[@roxg8702]

Oh hun! I’m so sorry for the losses you’ve suffered! Thank you for sharing your story. See you in the support communities. May you have peace today.

[@rebeccamartin473]

I am so sorry for everything that you and Kaden have gone through. I just had a miscarriage in September and I am in the process of healing. You are a very strong woman. Prayers

[@babybaby5893]

She is beautiful and strong. Listening to this, I am crying.

[@bevher6696]

You are truly an amazing woman. I will try and focus on what you said to get u stuck and move forward not move on as many friends say. I lost my my soulmate after living together for 54 years. After losing my parents her parents my younger brother my brother-in-law I thought I was prepared as I took her home when they gave her two months to live. That lasted 14 months and we spent most of that time alone due to co vid. As hard as it was the best time of our lives as we reshaped all the good times and through out the bad ones. To say the least I am alone and stuck. Thanks for sharing I will try harder from now on.

[@me.kamilahcross8857]

This was so hard to watch...im so sorry for your loss...you are such a beautiful person inside and out

[@aliciabarr4841]

My father passed away July 19th. The void we feel in our family is enormous. I pray for peace over our hearts everyday. Sending love to you Michelle. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@VanAllenVlogs]

Condolences for your loss. I lost my mom Aug 2021.

[@wynettegreer3812]

Six years and I’m still stuck , can’t function in life, can’t do anything in peace , just get thru

[@gloriakhayyam3673]

I am so sorry for your loss. You can get unstuck. I recently lost my last brother. I have lost a total of 6 siblings, my mother and father. I have began to live again. I realized that I can be happy again. If you need someone to reach out to and help. Let me know. God bless you ❤️

[@sunshine9122]

Not sure who your loss(es) are, but I lost my husband 9 years ago and I'm still stuck too. He was my world and my soul mate. Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone and I understand. Big hugs to you.❤

[@wynettegreer3812]

@@sunshine9122 thank you, it doesn’t change either , I’m waiting for heaven ! 🙏🏻 yes my husband, my life

[@sunshine9122]

@@wynettegreer3812 ❤

[@moniqueengleman873]

OMG 😳 This is so sad. She has incredible strength. I cannot even imagine. Be Kind. Compassionate

[@TheIVFChapters]

Loved this. Such a powerful and inspirational talk. What a woman!

[@annette731]

I agree.I know how she feels like.i lost my son few months ago..it is killing me

[@TheIVFChapters]

@@annette731 I’m so very sorry to hear this. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you are going through. Sending you love and strength at this difficult time xxxx

[@annette731]

@@TheIVFChapters Thank you very much ,for your love and support .Love you

[@ireneflaxman9373]

I lost my daughter Kate last month. I lost her brother Paul when he was a little boy.

[@annette731]

@@ireneflaxman9373 Oh God..i am very sorry .You are strong and we will pray for you and the beautiful souls.

[@tracyeingram3813]

This is truly beautiful and encouraging. I am so very sorry for the pain of your losses. Thank you for sharing your experience. It has been a light in the darkness of my own grief journey tonight 🙏🏾💜

[@shirleysarradet9486]

You are an amazing woman. I am very old and just lost my wonderful husband. I have not stopped crying. My story is so very different than yours, but I have lost a grown daughter at the age of 33. Blessings for your life. You give me hope.

[@sunshine9122]

I'm so sorry, Shirley. May your husband and your daughter rest in peace.🙏🕊❤

[@lilyzhang6849]

God, this poor lady. I couldn't imagine her pain!!!! I'm losing my husband right now. This is my first loss in life. 😢 Crushing pain. The pain is trying to teach you something.

[@carlosHarris-pi7um]

THANK YOU, as a therapist helping grieving people this is priceless. & I'm so sorry 😢

[@moizawajid3346]

‘Moving on the outside and crashing on the inside’, felt all your words to my heart after I lost the closest human being to me on 4th November aswell, 2021 💔

[@thabangmohale2224]

I can relate to you, I lost my father same day due to an accident. Grief is not easy and can trigger your emotions almost every day.

[@FindThis1]

Thank you so much for this! You have truly encouraged me and i feel blessed to have come across this video. Blessings to you and your family. ❤️🙏🏾

[@dtaylor4123]

I’m so sorry for everyone’s losses. My husband passed away 3 weeks ago and I feel like I’m drowning.

[@user-fv1fi2ut5n]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my father 3 weeks ago. My heart is totally broken 💔

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

I also describe my grief as a drowning feeling. I lost my husband 49, 8 years ago. I'm still having a tough time. But moving forward one step at a time

[@lb1798]

Oh my goodness....❤💔❤ Your talk is SO ENCOURAGING...Thank you

[@demilive007]

You are so inspiring, beautiful. I lost my mother last week and your vulnerability is providing me with so much comfort! I will be bookmarking this video. Speechless. Thank you. 💞💞

[@equynenergie]

I cannot imagine how you must feel with 3 tragic losses … how awful … and how brave to share this with us. I just lost my husband after 30 years … and that is hard … but triple it … oh my !

[@victoriaallen3753]

God bless you Michelle Meadors.

[@philineasewatts362]

💙🙏🏿

[@brookecarlock]

I lost my father, stepmother, and then my 10 year-old daughter. This really hits home. ❤️

[@sunshine9122]

Oh my goodness. I'm so terribly sorry. May God bless you, your father, stepmother, and your beloved precious angel.🙏❤

[@MsSWEETYPIE2]

🙏🏽

[@giamehlos5087]

Bless you, and thank you for sharing your story. You are an inspiration! I lost my only child; he was 21. I am stuck...working slowly to make lemonade! 💙🙏

[@KgomotsoBrooms-hx2fe]

just lost my husband last month to car accident just me and my boys 5 years and 1.5 months at just 35 but listening to your story gives me so much hope

[@jilllatif2330]

Thank you Michelle for sharing your Grief. Everyone here has grief. One thing that is helping me to get through, is to look around and see all of the people that are still alive that need me and you. Don't hide away. Reach out, talk to people and tell them about your grief. You will find out that they might be grieving too.

[@radyogidad]

Thank you for sharing story Michelle. My mom is losing her battle to cancer and I having a hard time dealing with that. And this talk has helped understand what I need to do when that moment comes.

[@despinachrysostomou3548]

Wow! Michelle, listening to you have me goosebumps but also jogged the tears from inside me. You are a phenomenal woman. May you always be blessed and showered with love and strength! Sending you a virtual hug!x

[@rubyslippers6716]

This woman is my hero

[@StillstandingSan]

😵🤯😢Jesus, my God, my God the pain 💔 I thank God for bringing u thus far. Women of strength💪 and courage

[@kekamirza]

I lost my desire to live. But this talk moved me.

[@ChynnaPhillipsBaldwin]

Please ,please go to California Preachin on you tube… I feel like it would help. Hugs 🤗

[@kekamirza]

@@ChynnaPhillipsBaldwin Thank you. I'll check for sure. ❤️

[@SoniT]

My heart goes out to you. I came across this video because I lost my father a few weeks ago. I'm looking for all of the grief support that I can find. Michelle, I hope that you're doing well. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@unit1096]

I can totally relate and I thank you for all that you have said. I am going through very similar. I do feel stuck.

[@leannebilotta9323]

Wow, Thank you for your inspiration!! I wish that I could sit down and talk with you. You seem very strong , I am happy that you have come so far. God bless the rest of your life!

[@JonasWilliams-sx6te]

Perfectly said..... Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please excuse my manner. If you find my message abusive, I'd love to be your friend and hope there's nothing wrong with that.

[@colleenparker9033]

So very sorry you went through all of this, Michelle. My husband passed away almost 2 years ago, it's been so hard, but nothing compared to what you went through.

[@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb]

Hello miss, I'm sorry about your husband trust me I completely understand your pains, I've had a great deal of lost in the past, I'm a single Dad with a daughter, I lost my wife 5yrs ago and I don't understand it, grief hit's different and every one sees things differently, I felt devastated and I still feel the empty space in my heart, I understand how you feel but life goes on because death is inevitable and we'll all have to face it someday, it's been quite a while and I hope you doing fine ? time they say is the best healer and I now understand it, it'd be nice to have a chat with you or maybe a great conversation if you don't mind sending me your gmail address so i could reach out on you ?.

[@wavybone999]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@rositahuff4858]

…go girl..go….they are with you all the way!

[@libramagyk]

I lost my Daddy my Ma and my Godson and nephew who was murdered all in 2 years..I am stuck now..and I found you..God Bless you..I'm so sorry for your losses xx Hugs around your heart

[@annette731]

My Goodness..wow..i can not think of how you feel..believe me i know how it feels i have los of my own..it is an heartache unimaginable for the body and brain /mind to handle..do the best and turn to God's love to help,and he does

[@annette731]

That is just so sad.I am sorry and feel your pain from the bottom of my heart.

[@beverlygomis2590]

Thank you Michelle for sharing your experience.

[@cookiekuat419]

The reason why I found this Talk because I lost my sister last year during lock down, due to high blood pressure, i am grieving and I dont know how to deal with my sadness..I need to be strong Like Michelle again..🙏😇

[@sazzyslingerie1733]

Thank you for sharing your story and for the reminder to slow down.

[@katiagification]

Thank you for this!

[@tryitbuyitmakeitsellit]

Sorry for your losses. I lost my brother in February and trying to lift myself out of depression and move forward. I decided to watch some videos on grief so I can pick myself up at this point. Thank you for sharing.

[@JonasWilliams-sx6te]

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please excuse my manner. If you find my message abusive, I'd love to be your friend and hope there's nothing wrong with that.

[@kironjeetsidhu7828]

Motivational talk, sorry for your loss.I lost my 18 years old son to suicide after breakup with his gf, it is hard to get over the loss. You are so strong.

[@annette731]

So very sorry for the los of your 18 year old..very painful to a child at any age .

[@ireneflaxman9373]

I am so sorry for your loss, and your pain xx

[@edvinlee5]

Sorry for your loss, I just lost my husband 2 months ago, and I know I will never get over his loss. I will move forward with him in my heart and mind.

[@Navsingh1984]

So sorry for your loss I lost my brother to suicide you are so strong as well please remember that

[@florabertos9167]

Be strong. Just continue to love him. 💓💓💓

[@robinfrances8409]

Wow. I don’t know how you are still standing. Thank you for a very authentic and helpful talk. I really understand when you talk about “busy mode” and that your house fell very quiet. I’m not sure how to get unstuck. My children are adults and at my age it’s not easy to meet people. I will make the friends I have more of a priority and see if that helps to get unstuck. Again, thank you.

[@robinfrances8409]

So in Follow up: I joined a Widows Group and I was amazed that the stories that were shared mirrored my experiences. I think this really helped and with the focus of the group being ‘moving forward’ in our lives this should be beneficial. I wonder if there is a similar group for men.

[@MusicIsMyBusiness]

Amazing. You're truly a gift.

[@samanthiagoodleu5055]

I needed this thank God blessed me to hear your story.

[@henryhernamdez1159]

WOW !!!!!!I NEEDED TO HEAR THAT TODAY THANK YOU GOD BLESS !!!

[@AmyDaisee]

I just want to hug you. I have so many stories I could say but I just don't want to tell you so that. I want to say. You're amazing.

[@Hiroshouse]

I can’t bear listening to this. 🙏🏼 my heart is with you

[@sandyhodge8081]

You are amazing Michelle! God bless you always…🙏❤️

[@nameissturdy1390]

Amazing, beautiful, inspiring! I hope you and your family are doing well. Thank you for showing us what the other side could look like. 🙏❤️

[@faithfowler925]

Amazing. So healing. So helpful . Thank you!

[@mattparr3038]

Well done to this lady.

[@Scatter23]

Wow I needed this! I cried so much but I needed that! 3 close losses within 1.5 years is painful so thank you for sharing your story ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LilB.]

Needed this.. my mother, father, sister, and 3 nephews all within 11 months... now, years later, I'm losing the love of my life. 37 yrs of marriage, just gone...

[@divinelightlounge]

God bless you sweet soul

[@johngray1253]

Barbara Gray commenting using my late husband's phone I lost my husband last year June 2020 and 4 months later I lost my sister one month later I lost a good friend and neighbor to the virus and then in May of 2021 I lost my sweet Siamese cat she was 12 years old and now I'm alone so I know exactly how you feel and what you've gone through but I keep my faith in God I am 88 years old so pretty soon I'll be joining them when you're young it is so much harder, may God bless you and your family and help you to get through your losses.

[@JohnDoe-rk7ex]

I lost my dad to cancer two days ago and it's so painful. This nitemare started 2 months ago. Begging for a miracle that never occurred, sometimes i think it's just a dream and i'll wake up soon.

[@jenkinsljenkinssquire9137]

She has much life left to live. At nearly 60 I question what am I still doing here after losing my wife recently? What's the point at my age? Kudos to you Michelle for overcoming such tragedies.

[@bsoular11]

What an inspiration you are. Thank you for speaking your Truth.

[@TheIknowStanShow]

Awesome! I needed to hear this. Thanks for sharing your testimony. 🤙🏾

[@allisonpadgett4282]

what a sad, real, and raw story. thank you Michelle for sharing this with us to help us to make our own lemonade.

[@nancyhuerta5703]

Thank you so much for this 💗 I love you!!

[@KMAuto-pt2ln]

My heart broke in a million pieces.. I am sorry for you mama!