This was the  final episode of last years 12 podcasts of Christmas Series. I will speak about the Joy of the season and the importance of preparing for Peace.

Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro…The Bald-Headed Monkey in a Bad Wig: Grief, Guilt, and Moving Forward – feliciabaxter

In this episode, we’re talking about the messy, unpredictable, and downright absurd nature of grief—or as it sometimes feels, like a bald-headed monkey in a bad wig.   Ethel, comedian first and a guard dog second. We honor the memory of Ethel, a tiny Chihuahua with the fierce spirit of an 80-pound Doberman who ruled the house, barked at motion detectors, and hid behind her human when things got too real. We also dive deep into the heavy, often misplaced guilt that comes with losing a pet, and discuss the practical, difficult reality of "sitting out life." While waiting for therapy or medications to reach a steady state, how do we begin to increase our participation in the world again? Join me for a raw, honest conversation about love, loss, and the slow climb back into life.   #PetLoss #GriefJourney #MentalHealthMatters #HonoringEthel #ChihuahuaLove #GriefAndGuilt #PodcastLife #HealingProcess #MentalHealthSupport Ready to hit the "off" switch? Check the links below to secure your spot or join the waitlist for our upcoming Fall retreat. Soul of the Valley Reading and Wellness Retreat to complete registration and payment! Don’t hesitate to email me at felicia.baxter@fora.travel with questions!   #TNFroIsReading #SoulOfTheValley #LeadershipBurnout #RestIsRadical #LuxuryRetreat #ChattanoogaWellness #MindfulLeadership #UnplugAndRecharge #GlampingCollective #ExecutiveWellness #SelfCareForLeaders #SoftAltitude   What books should I add to the retreat reading list? Drop your suggestions in the comments below! Read more about AfroDruid Magic Elixir https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading

1. Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro…The Bald-Headed Monkey in a Bad Wig: Grief, Guilt, and Moving Forward 57:33
2. Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro….Grief is a bald headed monkey in a bad wig AND Renewal and Reset Soul of the Valley 01:10:29
3. Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro….Grief is a bald headed monkey in a bad wig…shout out to #NeneLeakes #RHOA. 01:20:51
4. Persist And Consequence Shall Induce Itself…Best of TNFro's Bar…..Listeners Read AfroDruids, NASA News, NASCAR and NFL Finals, Drinking St. Germaine Royals 45:12
5. Persist And Consequence Shall Induce Itself..Revisiting the shade of Pope Leo and China. 01:11:19

Find other ways to give of yourself, volunteering in a soup kitchen, baking and exchanging cookies.

My Sister Won Hands Down with her Mexican Spice Cookies and Sugared Pecans

producing a Podcast.

I was advised by my Internist to switch to a Mediterranean diet and get more exercise…well I got the Mediterranean diet down I think.

I will finish with reading A Christmas Carol and take the advice of Scrooge.

    “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach…He had no further intercourse with Spirits, but lived upon the Total Abstinence Principle ever afterwards; and it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One!”

If you are searching for help and direction in your struggles with depression and addiction and wish to rediscover the joy of the season.

Call 1-800-273-8255

Available 24 hours everyday

There is also an online chat feature https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

And if Vodka is the problem, call  1-800-662-HELP (4357) for 24/7 help.

There are apps like TalkSpace

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and Dr on Demand 

that are also available in the privacy of your car and at a fraction of the cost of conventional therapy, so check them out! This journey is hard, it’s ok to ask for help.

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