The Grief Gurus

Why Does Grief Return Years Later?

Lisa Chase McFarland + Carol Banens

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Grief is part of your story. But not the whole story.

Many people are surprised — and sometimes frightened — when grief suddenly returns years after a loss.

A wedding.
A song.
A milestone.
A quiet moment.
And suddenly, the sadness feels present all over again.

In this conversation, we explore why grief can resurface long after we think we’ve “moved on,” how unresolved emotions and meaningful life events can reopen grief, and why these moments do not mean you are healing incorrectly.

Because grief is not linear.
It doesn’t follow a schedule.
And feeling grief again years later does not mean you are back at the beginning.

Often, it simply means love, memory, and loss are still woven into your life in new ways.

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Show Notes + Resources:

Grief Gurus Healing Community: www.thegriefgurus.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/

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Lisa McFarland: https://lisamcfarland.com/

Carol Banens: https://carolbanens.com/

Information on books written and published by Lisa and Carol can be found on their individual websites, social media profiles and Amazon.