How Do I Deal With Grief After Losing Someone I Love? | A Father’s Story

How do you deal with grief after losing someone you love, especially when there is no answer to “why”? After learning that Bobby, a young member of our Brotherhood, passed away unexpectedly, I set aside the episode I had planned. His death brought me back to the loss of my daughter, Kelsey, and to the days when I was numb, the funeral ended, and everyone else’s life seemed to return to normal. In this episode, I share what grief felt like as a father: the loneliness, the anger at well-meant words that brought no comfort, and the need to hear from someone who understood. I also speak to men who have been taught to keep their pain to themselves, and to anyone wondering how to show up for a grieving friend. I don’t know the circumstances of Bobby’s death, and I won’t speculate. I simply want to honor him, hold his family in prayer, and make room for an honest conversation about loss. If someone you know is grieving, reach out. Use their loved one’s name. Listen to their story, and remember to check in after the first few weeks have passed. I’m Rick Kauffman, host of the 318 Brotherhood Podcast. Learn more about our work at https://318men.com. If grief has brought you to a point where you may hurt yourself, please tell someone now. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for support at any time: https://988lifeline.org/ #GriefAndLoss #MensGrief #318Brotherhood