My Story
Grief changes us. In this deeply personal episode, Krystle Hall opens up about her own journey through loss, sharing how she endured the heartbreaking experience of losing 8 loved ones in just 11 years. From sudden tragedies to anticipatory grief, Krystle recounts how each loss shaped her, broke her, and ultimately led her toward healing.
She candidly explores the emotional impact of grief, the dark moments she faced, and the hard-earned lessons she’s learned along the way. If you’ve ever felt like grief was swallowing you whole, this episode is here to remind you—you are not alone and healing is possible.
📌 Timestamps:
[00:00] Welcome to Grief Unfiltered – What this podcast is about and why Krystle is sharing her story
[00:30] Why this episode matters – A message of hope for those struggling with loss
[01:19] How grief changed my life – Losing 8 people in 11 years and what it taught me
[02:17] Understanding different types of loss – How grief affects us in unique ways
[05:00] The first major loss – Losing her cousin, Bonnie, and the shock of grief
[08:25] Losing her dad – Navigating anticipatory grief and the emotional toll of terminal illness
[10:49] Her mother’s fiancé – A painful but different kind of loss
[11:40] Watching her father decline – The hardest experience of her life
[14:23] The downward spiral – Anxiety, depression, and facing grief head-on
[17:10] Therapy and healing – What finally helped her move forward
[19:37] Losing her grandmother & grandfather – How perspective on grief evolved over time
[22:36] Losing two close coworkers – The unique pain of grieving friendships
[24:53] Her mother-in-law’s battle with cancer – Finding strength in love and memories
[26:39] What grief has taught me – Love, loss, and learning to live again
[27:49] Final thoughts – You can survive this, and you are not alone
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