Kym Hinchey
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What if grief isn't something we're meant to get over, but something we learn to live with?
We hear it all the time. Be strong. Give it time. Find closure. Move on. But what if those familiar expectations are part of what makes grief so difficult to navigate—not only for the people experiencing it, but for those trying to support them?
Kym Hinchey's story challenges much of what we've been taught about loss.
During the pandemic, she lost her son Adrian to an accidental overdose. Three months later, her husband John died suddenly. Then came the loss of her beloved dog, another deeply meaningful connection in a life already turned upside down.
What followed wasn't a neat progression through stages of grief. It was a deeply personal journey through heartbreak, survival, unanswered questions, unexpected moments of connection, and the gradual discovery that love and loss can coexist with joy and hope.
Today, as a certified grief educator, life coach, and author of Then and Now: The Evolution of Grief, Kym is helping others better understand what grief really looks and feels like.
🎙️ Throughout this conversation we explore:
The very different circumstances surrounding the loss of each of Tiffaney's parents
The love stories and relationships that shaped Kym's life before loss
Her son Adrian's struggles with addiction and the complexity of losing a child
The sudden loss of her husband John just three months later
How grief changes our sense of identity, time, and what the future might hold
The pressure to appear okay when we're anything but
Why grief doesn't follow a predictable timeline
What grieving people actually need from the people around them
Continuing bonds, meaningful signs, and the comfort of remembering
The importance of acknowledging pet loss and grief that others may not recognize
Finding purpose in helping others without pretending the pain has disappeared
One of the most meaningful threads running through this conversation is the difference between trying to make someone's grief better and simply being willing to be present with them in it.
Sometimes support isn't about finding the perfect words. It's about remembering a name. Sharing a story. Showing up months later. Making room for tears, laughter, anger, silence, and whatever else the moment holds.
Kym also reminds us that our relationships don't necessarily end when someone's physical presence does. Love can continue through memories, traditions, stories, and the ways the people we've lost continue to influence how we live. And perhaps that's one of the greatest lessons of all.
We don't have to choose between honoring the people we've lost and embracing the life that's still ours to live. Grief and gratitude. Heartbreak and hope. Love and loss. There can be room for all of it.
Learn more about Kym’s work at agriefsupport.com
Purchase the book: Then and Now: The Evolution of Grief
💗 From Our Hearts to Yours…
The P-I-G is a heartfelt, purpose-driven podcast exploring life, love, loss, and legacy through real conversations and meaningful stories. Together, we unpack the moments that shape us—the stories we carry, the messiness of being human, and what it means to leave something meaningful behind.
Each episode invites us to honor what matters most, remember that grief isn’t linear, navigate life’s hardest moments with PURPOSE, INTENTION, and GRATITUDE, and to be reminded that legacy isn’t just what we leave… it’s how we live—right now.
“Hearing the stories of others helps us create a more meaningful connection to our own—because legacy isn’t just what we leave behind, it’s how we live right now.”
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