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The Grief Between Us

The Grief Between Us

Written by: Patti Merrill
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 The Grief Between Us is a podcast about the many ways grief reshapes our lives and the conversations that help us carry it.

Hosted by Patti Merrill, founder of The Waiting Place, this podcast creates space for honest conversations about loss, faith, identity, and the long journey of learning to live after life changes in ways we never expected.

Each episode features thoughtful conversations with people who have experienced grief in different forms. Parents, friends, caregivers, and professionals who walk alongside others through loss share their stories and reflections. Together, these conversations explore what it means to mourn, to remember, and to continue forward while holding what cannot be fixed.

Rather than offering quick answers or easy solutions, The Grief Between Us honors the reality that grief is complex, personal, and ongoing. These conversations invite listeners to slow down, reflect, and recognize that none of us carry grief alone.

This podcast is part of The Waiting Place, a non profit dedicated to supporting people navigating grief and trauma through conversation, reflection, and connection. If you are grieving, supporting someone who is grieving, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of loss and healing, you are welcome here.

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Episodes
  • Her Roots Survived the Fire

    Her Roots Survived the Fire
    May 6 2026
    What happens when the life you’re born into isn’t the life you choose to live?

    In this episode of The Grief Between Us, Patti sits with Jullian to explore what it means to grow up in instability, experience loss, and still choose a different path forward.

    Jullian shares her story of being removed from her parents’ home as a child, navigating the transition to living with her grandparents, and the complexity of growing up in a family shaped by addiction, separation, and change. She reflects on the grief of what wasn’t given, alongside the deep love and connection that became her foundation.

    This conversation also explores the loss of her father later in life, the process of forgiveness, and how grief can resurface in different seasons. Through it all, Jullian speaks to the power of choosing who you become, finding strength in your roots, and recognizing that even after life’s hardest fires, something within you can survive and grow.

    If you’ve ever felt defined by where you came from, or wondered if a different life is possible, this episode offers a grounded and hopeful perspective.

    The Grief Between Us is part of The Waiting Place, a non-profit dedicated to supporting those navigating grief and loss.

    Learn more about us and upcoming events below!
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    30 mins
  • After the Blessed Rain: A Mother’s Story of Loss and Becoming

    After the Blessed Rain: A Mother’s Story of Loss and Becoming
    Apr 29 2026
    What does it mean to grieve not only what was lost, but what was never allowed to fully begin?

    In this episode of The Grief Between Us, Patti sits with Sundy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to explore the layered grief of pregnancy loss and the experience of becoming a mother through both loss and love.

    Sundy shares her story of losing two babies during pregnancy, the trauma of those moments, and the uncertainty that followed. She speaks to the ambiguity of that kind of loss, where there are no clear markers, no shared language, and often no recognition of the depth of what was lost.

    This conversation also explores how grief and joy can coexist, the impact of unmet expectations, and what it means to surrender control in the face of uncertainty. Through her personal and professional lens, Sundy offers insight into how we carry grief over time and how it shapes who we become.

    If you’ve experienced loss, ambiguity, or the quiet grief of what never came to be, this episode offers a space to feel seen in that.

    The Grief Between Us is part of The Waiting Place, a non-profit dedicated to supporting those navigating grief and loss.

    Learn more about us and upcoming events below!
    The Waiting Place Foundation
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    56 mins
  • The Years We Should Have Had: Learning to Carry a Sister's Absence

    The Years We Should Have Had: Learning to Carry a Sister's Absence
    Apr 22 2026
    What does it mean to grieve not just who someone was, but everything that never got to be?

    In this episode of The Grief Between Us, Patti sits with Arianne to explore the lifelong experience of sibling grief after the suicide of her sister, Megan. Nearly twenty years later, Arianne reflects on what it means to carry both love and loss over time, and how grief continues to evolve rather than disappear.

    She shares the complexity of their relationship, the memories that still feel close, and the moments where her sister’s absence feels just as real as it did in the beginning. From anger and confusion to acceptance and peace, this conversation holds the full range of what it means to grieve someone deeply.

    This episode also explores the tension between wanting answers and learning to live in the unknown, the impact of suicide loss on families, and the quiet ways we continue relationships with those who are no longer here.

    If you’ve ever grieved a sibling, or felt the weight of the life you didn’t get to share with someone, this conversation offers a place to feel understood.

    The Grief Between Us is part of The Waiting Place, a non-profit dedicated to supporting those navigating grief and loss.

    Learn more about us and upcoming events below!
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    54 mins
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