Nickcole Byrd says, “Acknowledge the grief and emotions you have. You should have emotions.” It’s one of a few all-important pieces of information she provides in this interview turned podcast.

Byrd, who is the founder of 700 AD (After Death), a space she creates where women can experience both community and emotional support, includes recognizing the more in-depth the bond, the more profound the grief as ways to process it. Adding grief is only supposed to be a visitor in your home and your life. If it becomes a resident, it can become a mental disorder like depression. Listen to more of our interview with author Nickcole Byrd of the book “The Widow’s Oil” here.

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