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The Ripple Effect
You don’t have to rush the lesson. Spouses and children may grieve differently. Love still ripples—and Mayzie’s influence, like your loved one’s, can keep teaching your family.
Video coming soon
Krissy will walk you through processing this chapter’s emotions here.
Tonight’s tool from her Healing Toolbox
Mentors
Krissy writes that we were not designed to do this life alone. Mentors and friends helped her see what she could not see on her own—including other mothers, professionals, or anyone who helps you move forward.
Step by step
- Name one person who feels safe for this season (a mentor, bereaved parent, counselor, or trusted friend).
- Reach out with one honest sentence about how you are today—no performance required.
- If you feel stuck, ask them to help you see what you cannot see alone.
- Consider also writing a short letter to your loved one to keep the connection active.
From Appendix: My Healing Toolbox — Mentors
If you’re struggling right now
You do not have to fix the whole night. Soften your body first. These breath practices are from Krissy’s toolbox (Breathwork).
Physiological Sigh
For instant stress relief: inhale deeply through your nose, sip a second sharp burst at the top, then long slow sigh out the mouth. Repeat 2 or 3 times.
Box Breathing
Inhale 4 · hold 4 · exhale 4 · hold 4. Repeat for 2 to 5 minutes. Open the guided exercise.
4-7-8
Exhale whoosh · inhale 4 · hold 7 · exhale 8. Repeat for 4 cycles.
If you are in crisis in the United States: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). You deserve support right now.
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