Not all grief is about death. Sometimes, the hardest losses are the people (or pets) who are still alive—but no longer in our lives.In this episode, we’re talking about the heartbreak of losing relationships: romantic breakups, friendship fallouts, and the deep sadness that comes with saying goodbye to a beloved pet. We explore how grief shows up emotionally, mentally, and even physically—and the unique challenges of letting go of someone who once meant everything to you.Together, we share personal experiences of:The stages of grief Grieving people who are still aliveLetting go of “what could’ve been”Healing after a breakupLosing chosen family or long-time friendsLearning how to let go without lingering This conversation shines a light on the many ways we experience loss and how to move through the grief with compassion, courage, and clarity.Related Episodes:Grieving Your PastWhen It's Time to Say GoodbyeGrappling with Grief: Addison BrasilToday's Hosts:Michael DiIorioMatt LandsiedelSupport the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes- CONNECT WITH US -Watch podcast episodes on YouTubeJoin the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook communityGet on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com- LEARN WITH US -Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others.Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series. Take the Atta...