Healing Through Legacy

Grief Redefined

Southbury, CT – July 25, 2025 – Certified End-of-Life Coach and author Patricia D. Freudenberg, Founder and CEO of Miss-U-Gram®, will be a featured speaker at the EverMindful IRL Mental Health & Wellness Event in Southbury, Connecticut, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Her presentation, “Simply Grief Recovery Through Legacy,” introduces a groundbreaking perspective on the grieving process, redefining recovery by focusing on the power of legacy.

The traditional five stages of grief, originally defined by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—have evolved over time with an added sixth stage, Finding Meaning, by grief expert David Kessler. Freudenberg introduces a seventh stage, “Living Your Legacy,” which she describes as:

“Legacy is love in motion. It’s the way we keep our loved ones’ stories alive while creating our own chapters worth remembering.”
— Patricia D. Freudenberg

This unique approach encourages individuals to honor their loved ones by carrying forward their values, stories, and influence—turning grief into an active expression of love and hope. Legacy-building, Freudenberg teaches, is not only a tribute to the deceased but also a profound act of self-discovery and healing.

Freudenberg is also the author of Live Your Legacy: A New Spin on Mourning, where she expands on this seventh stage, guiding readers to transform grief into personal growth through meaningful actions.

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LIVE YOUR LEGACY

EVENT DETAILS

✅ What: EverMindful IRL Mental Health & Wellness Event
✅ When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 8 AM – 5 PM
✅ Where: Southbury, CT
✅ Register: http://www.evermindful.net or scan the QR code below

REFLECTION PROMPT

What is one meaningful action you can take today to honor someone you love?

ABOUT PATRICIA D. FREUDENBERG

Patricia D. Freudenberg is a Certified End-of-Life Coach, grief recovery specialist, and author of Live Your Legacy: A New Spin on Mourning. She is the Founder and CEO of Miss-U-Gram®, a global grief support platform helping people memorialize loved ones and heal at their own pace.

For more information, visit http://www.miss-u-gram.com

CONTINUED: GRIEF REDEFINED – THE 7 STAGES EXPANDED

The stages of grief, first outlined in Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s 1969 book On Death and Dying, have been expanded by experts to better reflect the emotional journey after a significant loss. Below is a summarized guide to the 7 Stages of Grief – Redefined:

Denial – The initial shock, serving as a protective buffer while the mind absorbs the reality of loss.

Anger – A natural emotional release, often expressed as frustration, blame, or resentment.

Bargaining – A hopeful but often futile attempt to negotiate for a different outcome, either spiritually or mentally.

Depression – Deep sadness, withdrawal, and acknowledgment of the permanence of the loss.

Acceptance – A state of peace and resolution, embracing life without resistance to the loss.

Finding Meaning – Introduced by David Kessler, this stage focuses on discovering purpose, growth, and understanding through the experience of grief.

Living Your Legacy – Introduced by Patricia D. Freudenberg, this stage emphasizes honoring loved ones by embodying their values, sharing their stories, and creating a meaningful life that reflects their influence.

“In honoring the memory of those we’ve lost, we simultaneously learn to honor our own lives. Legacy is both a tribute to them and a powerful testament to the life we are crafting.”
— Patricia D. Freudenberg

For more in-depth insights, readers are encouraged to explore Freudenberg’s book Live Your Legacy: A New Spin on Mourning—a resource that guides individuals through this transformative approach to healing.