Episode 267: Turning Grief Into Purpose, with Alejandra Osbourne

Episode 267: Turning Grief Into Purpose, with Alejandra Osbourne In this episode, we sit down with our friend and client Alejandra (Alex) Osbourne to talk about one of the hardest journeys a parent can walk: losing a child, and finding a way forward. Alex opens up about the first year after losing her son Alejandro. The days when getting out of bed or taking a shower felt impossible. She shares an honest truth that so many grieving parents need to hear: the pain never fully goes away, but you learn how to navigate life with it. We talk about what it took for Alex to break the cycle of silence. As someone who always prided herself on being strong and keeping things inside, she shares how leaning on her husband Merlin, her family, and us has been part of her healing. Alex also shares the beautiful way she and Merlin have honored Alejandro's memory: founding ACO Charities (Alejandro Corona Osborne Charities), which provides scholarships to college-bound soccer players. Alejandro's love for the game lives on through every recipient. This conversation is for anyone who has experienced loss, anyone supporting a grieving friend, or anyone who needs a reminder that showing up authentically can change someone's life. In this episode: The reality of surviving the first year of grief Why "getting over it" isn't the goal, navigating it is Learning to be vulnerable after a lifetime of being "the strong one" How ACO Charities was born from love and loss What real support for grieving parents looks like Alex's path to sharing her story publicly If you or someone you love is grieving in silence, we encourage you to reach out for counseling and support. You are not alone. https://bereavedparentsusa.org/ Learn more about ACO Charities and how to support their scholarship fund: https://acocharities.org/ with purpose and intention, Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White Resources & Links: ⁠📖 Book⁠: https://a.co/d/8TIbyxv ⁠Audiobook Read-Along⁠: https://shorturl.at/MN65G 🌐 Website⁠: ⁠https://www.ygcollaborations.com/ 📞 Schedule a Connection Call⁠: https://calendar.app.google/g7wQ3cb7w... 🤝 Sponsor Applications⁠: https://forms.gle/G3G5BMPRL22qsZdz8 This podcast is brought to you by YG Collaborations — guiding you through identity, time and seasons of life helping you build a life that truly holds you.