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TEDx

The Power of 'And' to Find Joy With Grief

TEDx via YouTube

Overview

Explore the powerful concept of embracing both joy and grief in this 17-minute TEDx talk. Discover how Dr. Gail Miller, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician and life coach, navigates the complex journey of coping with childlessness not by choice. Learn about her personal experience of grieving the loss of potential motherhood while rediscovering her identity and reimagining her future. Gain insights into managing triggers, finding healing, and empowering yourself to live a fulfilling life despite loss. Understand that grief is not a one-time event and that it's possible to miss something you never had. Embrace the idea that joy can coexist with sorrow, and that thriving is possible while acknowledging pain. This talk offers valuable perspectives for anyone dealing with loss or supporting those who are, demonstrating that life's challenges don't have to diminish one's capacity for happiness and personal growth.

Syllabus

Intro
What I know
I want a baby
Grief isnt a one and done event
You can miss something you never had
You can come out on the other side

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