Emilly's grief journey started six years ago when her Dad had a stroke and brain aneurism in July 2014. Similar to most people who experience grief, it was the result of losing a loved one but the punch line here is... he is still alive. Emilly is grateful everyday that her father survived his accident, but the parts that made him "him" did not. Her Dad is now mentally and physically disabled; battling everyday with PTSD, dementia, depression and chronic anxiety. Disassociated from reality. For her family, Emilly's father died in July 2014 but he also is alive.

The very definition of grief is "intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death." Emilly's unique situation has found herself & her family challenging the idea of death entirely and the societal perception of it.

In this conversation we chat about:

• Disenfranchised grief and how it impacts you

• Grieving a person who is still here

• Gaining a new perspective

• Not letting it define you

• Mental disabilities

• Framing pain with humour

and so much more!

If you, or anyone you care for is in need of support, please reach out to your local support line or if you are in Australia, you can contact Griefline by phone on 1300 845745 who are available from midday to 3am everyday.

Want to connect or know someone who would like to share their story? Please reach out! @katrinalpweller / hello@katrinapreislerweller.com

Guest: @emillybarrow

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