How They Died Matters, A Daughter's Story - Kari Lyons-Price, MSW

Grief Out Loud

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Sometimes we can't really begin to understand grief - ours or anyone else's - if we don't have space to talk about the death. The context surrounding how someone died matters and can shape our grief in meaningful ways. This was true for Kari Lyons-Price, MSW, who was a caregiver for her parents, Hal and Sylvia, for many years. They died three years apart, her dad in 2019 and her mom in 2022, and the circumstances of their deaths greatly impacted Kari and her grief.

We discuss:

How her parents lived - and how they each died
Why their death stories matter when it comes to grief
The anger and resentment in the immediate aftermath of her father's death
What she's done to come to terms with the circumstances of each of their deaths
The role advocacy and education in the realm of care facilities played in that process
Making decisions about her mother's care in light of how her father died and the pandemic
The ongoing, slow nature of grief when someone has a long-term degenerative illness
What it's meant to no longer be a caregiver for her parents
Overcoming her family's narrative of autonomy and learning to accept support in grief
Where Kari finds her foundation now

Want to hear more from Kari? Check out her podcast, Live Well. Be Wise.

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