Improving Communication When No One Understands...
Improving Communication when Grieving
A Free Online Workshop from the GRIEF Ladies
You have people in your life who love you. And somehow, you still feel completely alone in your grief.
They say the wrong things. They move on too quickly. They ask how you are doing, and you say "I'm fine" — because what else are you supposed to say? Because explaining it feels exhausting. Because you're not sure they can really handle the honest answer.
If any of this sounds familiar, we want you to know: this is one of the most common and most painful parts of grief. And it is exactly what Kelly Daugherty and Karyn Arnold are tackling in their upcoming free workshop.
What This Workshop Is About
On Wednesday, April 23rd, from 4 to 5 PM EST, the GRIEF Ladies are hosting a free one-hour online event focused on one of the most frustrating parts of loss: communicating with the people around you when they just don't get it.
They will help you understand why the people who care about you still manage to say all the wrong things — and more importantly, what you can actually do about it.
What You Will Walk Away With
In just one hour, you will gain practical tools to help you:
Understand why grief makes communication so hard — and why that is not your fault
Know what to say (and what not to say) in the conversations that feel impossible
Figure out who is actually safe to confide in — and how to protect your energy with everyone else
Navigate the comments that sting, even when they come from a good place
Move forward in relationships that have felt strained or disconnected since your loss
You will leave with real tools you can use immediately — no matter how recent or long your grief has been.
Who This Is For
This event is open to anyone grieving any type of loss — a partner, parent, child, sibling, friend, or any meaningful relationship. Whether your grief is fresh or has been with you for years, this session is for you if you have ever thought:
"Why doesn't anyone understand what this is like?"
"I don't have the energy to explain myself anymore."
"I wish I knew what to say — or what not to say."
About the GRIEF Ladies
Karyn Arnold and Kelly Daugherty are the founders and facilitators of the GRIEF Ladies, and between them they have spent over 50 years walking alongside thousands of grieving individuals. Their approach is practical, direct, and built around one core belief: that grief is not something you just have to sit with. Actionable steps make all the difference.
Their GRIEF Framework — Grounding, Rebuilding, Interacting, Evolving, and Finding — is the guide they use to help people move from grieving with pain to grieving with love, while staying connected to the people they have lost.
This workshop focuses on the I: Interacting — because how we communicate after loss matters more than most people realize.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: Free
Register: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/85af7470/appointment/89553879/calendar/2617012
Reserve Your Free Spot
Space is limited. Register now to receive your link to join.
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/85af7470/appointment/89553879/calendar/2617012
Questions? Reach us at griefladies@gmail.com
More resources at www.griefladies.com