Host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss shares a personal reflection on how complicated family dynamics—drama, miscommunication, hurt, and dismissal—can feel especially heavy when you don’t have the family you dreamed of, adding a second layer of grief. She notes that while she and Victor are doing well, a family of two can feel painfully quiet when outside relationships get messy, and she acknowledges listeners who may be facing life without a partner or close support. Elizabeth describes how she copes: letting herself cry, working through it in therapy as it comes up, sitting with the emotions, then refocusing on joy, gratitude, and surrendering what she can’t control. She encourages self-care, boundaries, and remembering you’re not responsible for fixing what isn’t yours, and invites listeners to share what helps them when life gets hard.Opening Up HonestlyFamily ComplicationsWhen You Feel AloneHow I CopeRefocus and SurrenderSelf Care ReminderYou’re Not AloneReach Out and ClosingWhether you’re in the thick of grief or finally starting to feel like yourself again, there’s a name for where you are and a roadmap waiting for you.bychanceavenue.com/roadmapConnect with Elizabeth:IG: @bychanceavenueStay connected & up to date with all things By ChanceWant to share your story? Apply to be a guest!Mentioned in this episode:Internal Ad Roadmap_v2Whether you’re in the thick of grief or finally starting to feel like yourself again, there’s a name for where you are and a roadmap waiting for you. bychanceavenue.com/roadmapWhether you’re in the thick of grief or finally starting to feel like yourself again, there’s a name for where you are and a roadmap waiting for you.

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