Grief is complicated, especially when it's mixed with love, pain, and the need to heal. In this deeply moving episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with Paula Di Marco, a writer, visual artist, and mental health advocate, who shares her powerful journey through grief, trauma, and creative healing after losing her partner to suicide.
Paula opens up about the complex emotions of grieving someone who also caused harm, how creativity became her lifeline, and the lessons she’s learned about moving forward without forced forgiveness. This conversation is an invitation to hold space for your healing and honor every part of your journey.
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide, mental health, and trauma. Please check in with yourself before watching and reach out for support if needed.
🎧 Timestamps & Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & Content Warning
02:00 - Meet Paula Di Marco: Her Story & Healing Journey
07:30 - Navigating Complicated Grief: Love, Pain & Anger
15:45 - How Creativity Became a Lifeline for Paula
23:10 - Writing as a Form of Healing
30:50 - The Importance of a Support System
38:25 - Finding Purpose After Trauma
45:00 - Paula’s Advice for Anyone in Deep Grief
50:20 - Where to Connect with Paula
🔗 Connect with Paula Di Marco:
🌍 Website: www.pauladimarco.art
📖 Blog: Between Beauty and Pain
📷 Instagram: @pauladimarco.art
🔗 Connect with Me (Tiff Carson):
🌍 Website: www.hardbeautifuljourney.com
📷 Instagram: @iamtiffcarson | @hardbeautifuljourney
📩 Email: hello@tiffcarson.com
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