michele's pov
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03/06/23 • 12 min
Trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.
this episode is about michele's individual point of view as one of the three siblings. michele begins by sharing a quote, which has taught her how to process grief. seven years after the loss of her parents, michele has gained a more compassionate view of her younger self and the grief she experienced. she reflects on how she was not taught how to grieve properly and instead tried to appear unaffected. her attempt to mask her pain ultimately led her to a place of self-destruction, from which she had to rebuild. the conversation is a reminder of the importance of expressing grief in order to honor the ones we have lost. in the end, michele reflects on the importance of learning to love deeply and cherish every moment, despite the pain of death. she credits her siblings, tina and sunny, for understanding her and not judging her for her past. this has allowed her to appreciate the privilege of having conflict with someone living, as it is a gift in life.
trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.
episode timestamps
0:00:10 - loss and healing
0:01:19 - the passing of grandpa and dad
0:03:39 - escaping to paris
0:07:01 - grief, guilt, and forgiveness
0:08:40 - healing through vulnerable conversations with loved ones
0:10:12 - healing and self-love
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Trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.
this episode is about michele's individual point of view as one of the three siblings. michele begins by sharing a quote, which has taught her how to process grief. seven years after the loss of her parents, michele has gained a more compassionate view of her younger self and the grief she experienced. she reflects on how she was not taught how to grieve properly and instead tried to appear unaffected. her attempt to mask her pain ultimately led her to a place of self-destruction, from which she had to rebuild. the conversation is a reminder of the importance of expressing grief in order to honor the ones we have lost. in the end, michele reflects on the importance of learning to love deeply and cherish every moment, despite the pain of death. she credits her siblings, tina and sunny, for understanding her and not judging her for her past. this has allowed her to appreciate the privilege of having conflict with someone living, as it is a gift in life.
trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.
episode timestamps
0:00:10 - loss and healing
0:01:19 - the passing of grandpa and dad
0:03:39 - escaping to paris
0:07:01 - grief, guilt, and forgiveness
0:08:40 - healing through vulnerable conversations with loved ones
0:10:12 - healing and self-love
produced by dbpodcasts: http://www.dbpodcasts.com
for all things three siblings podcast & hosts: threesiblingspodcast.com
https://www.instagram.com/threesiblingspodcast/
https://twitter.com/SiblingsPodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@threesiblingspodcast
Previous Episode
tina's pov
Trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.
this episode is about tina's individual point of view as one of the three siblings. tina talks about the moments leading up to her parents' divorce. when the divorce was finalized, her father kept the company and her mother kept the house. tina expresses how difficult this was for her and her family. she reflects on the impact it had on her, her parents and her siblings. their mother had become increasingly lonely. she had a boyfriend, but due to the stigma of divorce in the chinese community, she was unable to discuss her mental health. her first suicide attempt was stopped by a cop, and she was hospitalized for a few days. however, her second suicide attempt occurred when the tina had left to go to work. they noticed her light was dimming and that she often didn't want to get out of bed. despite their efforts to get her help, their mother ultimately passed away.
trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.
episode timestamps
0:00:10 - the divorce of my parents
0:01:29 - their mother's mental health struggles and suicide attempts
0:03:31 - experiencing a loved one's depression
0:07:47 - final moments with a loved one
0:09:06 - the loss of a parent to suicide
produced by dbpodcasts: http://www.dbpodcasts.com
for all things three siblings podcast & hosts: threesiblingspodcast.com
https://www.instagram.com/threesiblingspodcast/
https://twitter.com/SiblingsPodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@threesiblingspodcast
Next Episode
best friends' pov with chloe, devin, and hunter
Trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.
sunny welcomes his best friends chloe, devin, and hunter to the podcast. they all stayed in austin after college and have been a close-knit group since then. through their friendship, they have been there for each other as a support system and helped each other through their mental health struggles. chloe, devin, and hunter met sunny at ut austin in the summer of 2016. the conversation focuses on mental health, and how it has evolved over time. they reflect on their own mental health journeys and experiences together.
trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.
timestamps
0:00:10 three best friends discuss mental health, timeline of events, and impact on relationships
0:03:06 how they all came to meet & looking back on fond memories
0:09:00 processing struggles and providing support
0:16:15 mental health advocacy and finding passion
0:20:10 reflecting on a difficult time
0:25:00 the loss of sunny's father
0:27:25 embracing conversation and understanding that everyone's struggles are valid
0:33:19 celebrating big moments and making lasting memories
produced by dbpodcasts: http://www.dbpodcasts.com
for all things three siblings podcast & hosts: threesiblingspodcast.com
https://www.instagram.com/threesiblingspodcast/
https://twitter.com/SiblingsPodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@threesiblingspodcast
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