How To Talk About What Happened - Adam Sawyer

Grief Out Loud

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In January of 2022, Adam Sawyer had everything he dreamed of and more. His partner Kara was the love of his life. Their cat Lela was his all-time favorite animal. Their off the grid house, Whiskey Jane, was the best place he had ever lived.

By the end of February, 2022, Adam lost all three of them. Kara and Lela died when Whiskey Jane was destroyed in a fire.

We discuss

Getting "the call" about the fire
Being fully immersed in grief with no responsibilities
Nature's role in Adam's healing process
Examining the ways he tells people about his losses
The parallels between grief and his recovery from heroin addiction
Adam's first glimmers of hope
Finding a new home, a new purpose, and a new romantic connection
What it's been like to go public with his story through writing and presentations
How Adam stays connected to his grief

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