SPECIAL RELEASE- The Anniversary Effect: When Loss Leaves a Mark

After The Tones Drop

Warning: This Episode discusses suicide, so please listen with caution. We were supposed to be on a podcast release break, but this one couldn’t wait. Sometimes, life throws you those days where grief and loss show up uninvited, and the weight of it all just feels too big to hold alone. So, we hit record. Raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart, this episode is all about what we’ve been feeling—and what you might be feeling too.

We dive into the Anniversary Effect—how our bodies seem to remember the hard stuff, even when we’re not consciously thinking about it. Whether it’s a headache that won’t quit, unexplained emotions, or just feeling off, your body has a way of keeping the score, even if your mind is on autopilot.

We talk about grief, trauma, and the weird ways they stick with us, like an unwanted houseguest who doesn’t get the hint to leave. We reflect on the frustration of losing someone to suicide, the heartbreak of wondering “what if,” and the hope that comes from choosing to stay one more day.

This episode isn’t polished or rehearsed—it’s just us, being real, because some conversations are too important to save for later. If you’re carrying something heavy or know someone who is, give this one a listen. You’re not alone in this.

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After the Tones Drop has been presented and sponsored by Whole House Counseling. After the Tones Drop is for informational purposes only and does not constitute for medical or psychological advice. It is not a substitute for professional health care advice diagnosis or treatment. Please contact a local mental health professional in your area if you are in need of assistance. You can also visit our shows resources page for an abundance of helpful information.

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