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What do you say when someone you love is shattered by loss? In this episode of Create The Best Me, we go deep with grief recovery specialist and author Sylvia Moore Myers, diving straight into “A Grief Expert’s 7 Steps to Mend From Unthinkable Trauma.”
From the moment Sylvia shares the heartbreaking loss of her son and the extent of trauma that followed, you’ll hear a raw but honest conversation about resilience, forgiveness, and the myths of “moving on.” We discuss why mending is not the same as healing, the invisible scars that most of us carry, and what truly helps when words fall short.
Sylvia reveals practical ways to support yourself or someone grieving, including what to say (and skip), how writing forgiveness letters can be freeing even if you never send them, and recognizing when trauma is stuck in a repetitive cycle in your life. With “A Grief Expert’s 7 Steps to Mend From Unthinkable Trauma” at the heart of the episode, you’ll come away with real strategies to find hope, community, and meaning, even in the darkest moments.
5 Key Lessons:
- Why mending matters more than “healing.” Humans aren’t meant to erase trauma, but to honor their scars—and guide others with them.
- The 7 Steps to Mend from Unthinkable Trauma. Sylvia shares her proven process for moving from devastation to resilience and a renewed sense of self.
- What really helps a grieving friend? Drop the clichés, bring a hug, simple words, and show up again when the crowds are gone.
- The life-changing power of forgiveness (for you). Writing “forgiveness letters” that you don’t mail can transform pain and reclaim your story.
- How to spot trauma’s ripple effects. Unresolved grief can shape your reactions, your health, and even how you parent. Mending means facing these old wounds, too.
Call to Action:
If this resonates, please LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT below, and SUBSCRIBE to Create The Best Me! Your story matters, and together, we can inspire lasting healing.
Ready for more guidance on your healing journey?
Download Sylvia’s free “7-to-Heal” PDF and check out her book Gold Scars.
📕 Resources:
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Chapters
1. The One Thing to Say When Someone is Grieving (00:00:00)
2. Who is Sylvia Moore Myers? (00:01:28)
3. The Origin of "Gold Scars" (00:02:39)
4. A Cascade of Trauma: Sylvia's Story (00:04:33)
5. Why We Mend, Not Heal: The Highlighter vs. The Eraser (00:08:47)
6. When Old Scars Are Triggered by New Trauma (00:11:01)
7. "We Broke Grief": What Not to Say at a Funeral (00:16:08)
8. The Best Response: Bring Water, Not Words (00:19:28)
9. The Turning Point: Inside the Grief Recovery Process (00:21:50)
10. The Power of the Forgiveness Letter You Never Mail (00:24:56)
11. SCAR: Your Prewired Resilience (00:26:01)
12. Forgiveness is for You, Not Them (00:28:33)
13. How to Identify PTSD After a Traumatic Loss (00:33:44)
14. The "Seven to Heal" Method (00:41:03)
15. Three Pieces of Advice for Immediate Loss (00:44:40)
16. Finding Hope in the Stories You Don't Know (00:48:14)
17. How to Connect with Sylvia (00:50:59)
18. Carmen's Final Thoughts (00:53:40)
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