Today’s conversation is with Shar Stephenson, who lost her husband in December, 2020. She is the mom of 3 grown sons. Shar co-facilitates a grief support group in her community, is the co-founder of Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters and the non-profit Bud & Bloom, which supports local organizations helping underserved communities.

In this episode we'll discuss:

• How memories live inside things.
• How to ask yourself questions to help know how and when to release belongings.
• A healthy perspective on “getting rid” of things.
• How to effectively communicate with family about belongings.
• Why it is normal to feel sad, angry or guilty over things.

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Mentions: 5 Tips for Dealing With a Deceased’s Belongings https://alicaforneret.com/blog/sorting-through-deceased-belongings 

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