Content Warning: The following episode contains discussion of grief, bereavement, mentions of cancer, and related sensitive themes. These topics may be distressing for some listeners. Discretion is advised, and we encourage you to prioritize your wellbeing while listening.

In this episode of Grief in All the Wrong Places, host Cin (they/them) delves into the nuanced experience of grieving a potential self that never came to be. Through personal reflections and poetry, Cin explores the impact of illness on childhood and identity, offering a heartfelt narrative on resilience, loss, and the journey towards self-acceptance. Join us as we navigate the complexities of grief beyond death, embracing the shadows of what might have been.

Music by Steph Levac

Remember, wherever you are is the right place for grief.

Grief in All the Wrong Places is produced by Grief Matters, an organization dedicated to improving how we understand and make room for grief, using creative, community-based activities and resources. Grief Matters works to make space for loss in all its forms because grief belongs everywhere, and so do you. Learn more at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠griefmatters.ca

Content Warning: The following episode contains discussion of grief, bereavement, mentions of gun violence, and related sensitive themes. These topics may be distressing for some listeners. Discretion is advised, and we encourage you to prioritize your wellbeing while listening.

In this episode of Grief in All the Wrong Places, host Cin delves into the unexpected spaces where grief and healing coexist. Joined by guest, Golden, they explore how creative expression, digital spaces, and personal narratives can transform grief into a journey of understanding and connection. Through Golden's poignant story of loss and the creation of a character that embodies resilience, listeners are invited to reflect on their own grief journeys and the unconventional paths to healing. Tune in for a conversation that celebrates the power of storytelling.

Follow Golden and keep up with her story on TikTok and Instagram!

Music by Steph Levac

Remember, wherever you are is the right place for grief.

Grief in All the Wrong Places is produced by Grief Matters, an organization dedicated to improving how we understand and make room for grief, using creative, community-based activities and resources. Grief Matters works to make space for loss in all its forms because grief belongs everywhere, and so do you. Learn more at ⁠griefmatters.ca⁠

In this episode, host Cin (they/them) expands on the teaser by exploring grief literacy: the ability to recognize, understand, and support grief in ourselves and our communities. Cin explains the reason for this podcast: bringing grief literacy out of classrooms and journal articles and into an accessible space of listening, reflection, and conversation. With a gentle monthly rhythm, this podcast offers company and practice for holding grief with compassion, reminding us that wherever you are is the right place for grief.

Music by Steph Levac

Grief in All the Wrong Places is produced by Grief Matters, an organization dedicated to improving how we understand and make room for grief, using creative, community-based activities and resources. Grief Matters works to make space for loss in all its forms because grief belongs everywhere, and so do you. Learn more at ⁠griefmatters.ca⁠

In this teaser episode, host Cin (they/them) introduces Grief in All the Wrong Places, a podcast about noticing grief in unexpected spaces.

Cin shares their journey into grief literacy and sets the stage for future episodes of reflections and conversations—exploring how loss lives in migration stories, fractured identities, rituals, laughter, and daily life.

Music by Steph Levac

Wherever you are is the right place for grief.

Grief in All the Wrong Places is produced by Grief Matters, an organization dedicated to improving how we understand and make room for grief, using creative, community-based activities and resources. Grief Matters works to make space for loss in all its forms because grief belongs everywhere, and so do you. Learn more at ⁠griefmatters.ca⁠