Grief doesn’t always wear black. In this raw and honest episode, Shawnti Refuge opens up about the silent grief that shows up during the holidays — the kind that comes from broken relationships, lost expectations, and the versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown. Learn how to honor your emotions, redefine healing, and turn your pain into purpose through journaling.

✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTS

Let’s take a moment to write:

1. What am I grieving this season — even if it’s not a death?
2. What version of myself am I releasing with love?
3. What memory still brings up pain, and what does it teach me about my capacity to love?
4. How can I honor my grief this year — through rest, ritual, or reflection?

You don’t have to rush through this one.
Take your time. Cry if you need to.
Tears are just the body’s way of telling the truth.

And don’t forget, my guided journals are designed for moments like this — quiet reflection, deep release, and gentle rebuilding.
You can find them at ShawntiRefuge.com.

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Shawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.

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