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I never thought that through my grief and Trauma (yes, with a big T) that I would be led to my purpose in life.

Starting in 2009 with the death of our oldest son and then nine years later my husband passing and eventually both of my parents. Death has a way of changing those of us that are still here.

The death of our son was one that I was not emotionally prepared for. I mean, who is? As parents we are supposed to raise our children, not bury them. I learned more through that experience than I had in all my years leading up to it.

Unfortunately, going through that made the death of my husband a familiar pain. Only this time I was better prepared to deal with all of the emotions that would come. I had established routines and habits in my life that helped me to get through that Trauma in a healthier way.

Over the few years following my husbands death in 2018 I was able to focus not only on the tools that help me on the hard days, but to find the programs and certifications that allow me to guide, support and share with others that experience grief.

Through coaching I am able to help guide you to your next steps as you navigate grief.

I learned that as much love as there was for someone or something you lost, there will also be the same degree of grief. I wish I could have her teach us all the time.

-Pualei L.

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Liz is a champion of movement. She is excited when I show up and move my body, which motivates me to keep moving. I don’t need to do a million burpees (or even one, cause ji, they are hard) to feel accomplished because Liz is great at celebrating my little fitness victories along the way.

- Jen H

Liz’s vibe and energy are unmatched. She makes everyone feel so comfortable and safe.

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Bring on the new! This year we will be adding in a new tradition. Every years I get my kids an ornament. I know, most people do. This year we will be adding in an ornament for daddy and brother. We have a few daddy ornaments, but none for brother. So this is the year everyone gets one. It may seem small, but it feels right this year. What’s a new tradition you’ll be adding this year to remember the ones you love?

It’s time to add to my focus. Grief is hard. It’s full of big emotions that take up a lot of space and energy. My grief season has its ups and downs. I am trying to make sure there’s space for the feelings. As I was laying in bed this morning I realized I have been leaving out the gratitude as a focus during this season. Sometimes the gratitude will be right next to the grief. Sometimes the gratitude may be in parentheses (gratitude). Sometimes it may be in a much smaller font. But if I give it space to be there I will be better for it. #griefandgratitude

You can set boundaries! It’s my grief season (from September to January is actually). During this time of year I know how I want it to feel. Based on that I’m still trying to figure out what that looks like. So for now setting boundaries around this is important. I know I want it to be… small quiet peaceful fun thoughtful And that’s as far as I have gotten. So for now I am making sure that I honor how I feel. That I say yes and no based on how I feel. Boundaries and grief and the holidays.

I will never take it for granted The sharing and stories of peoples loved ones that are no longer here will ALWAYS have space with me. I don’t take it lightly that people share THEIR stories with me. That people are open and vulnerable with their grief. The comments both in this space and out in the world that are shared with me are held. Are witnessed. Are felt. Thank you for sharing your grief and your love 💗

We weren’t built for endings…. @dieterfuchtdorf said in a talk “we are made of the stuff of eternity. We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number. Endings are not our destiny.“ This makes so much sense to me. This is why saying goodbye at the end of someone’s earthly life will always be hard. Today I was blessed to honor my friend by saying a few words. Through tears I shared my love for her. Through tears I felt her love for me. As hard as goodbyes are I will forever be grateful for her in my life.

You can call me Liz… I’m pretty informal so Liz it is (get it🤣, it rhymes). Flourish Fit Coaching was born out of my own grief. After the death of our oldest son and then years later my husband and both my parents I found myself sharing my journey. Eventually getting certified as a Grief and Life Coach. Yes, both. Grief because we need to talk about it more. We need to be witnessed in it. We need to honor it. And I want to help others do that. Life because even though many of my loved ones are gone from this earth I (and my other children) still have so much life to live. Navigating grief and the life that continues can be challenging. I’m here to help when you are ready.

Have you tried @marcopoloapp As a transformational coach and fitness instructor I use the Marco Polo App to connect with clients daily. I use it for check ins, accountability, sharing workouts and so much more. If you have tried them out you need to. It’s the best thing out there!

There is HOPE I saw a post by @jawn_o this morning talking about avoiding the bitterness of grief. He replied to my comment and talked about the HOPE that intersects with grief. There is hope. I remember when my husband died. A woman who knew my mom came by with a Costco pack of paper plates. She said she was sorry for my loss and hoped these plates would make things just a little easier. Paper plates guys. Do you know how that changes a chaotic day when you are feeding kids and then staying up late watching Netflix to avoid the silence of going to sleep? When grief makes normal life heavy? Such a small act, but thoughtful and kind. A little bit of HOPE that my load (tasks, challenges, heartache) will be lightened. There is HOPE💗

Does it get easier? You would think that knowing grief as intimately as some of us do it would get easier. When someone dies the sting that is there is there. Just because you have had others die before doesn’t make the pain easier. It may make it familiar, but not easier.

The ups and downs SUCK! The ups and downs of my grief season are hitting hard right now. I know this is the time of year where I get hit with memories and sadness. I know that. But man it makes it hard some days. Right now I’m waiting to teach my next class. Doing all I can to keep moving forward right now. Teaching (which I love) Moving my body Getting outside Sleeping Trying to eat right and drink water Slowing down I’m using all the tools in my grief toolbox right now.

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