Content Warning: This episode discusses grief, loss, and deep emotional pain. Three months after losing someone I loved, I sat on my bed at 5:30 AM with my running shoes on, unable to move. Just crying. Still unable to breathe right. This is my story of what happened when suffering broke me wide open. This isn't a motivational episode. There's no "5 steps to heal" or "how to get over grief quickly." This is just honest talk about pain that stays. About loss that changes you. And about what I learned in the valley. In this episode, I share:What grief actually feels like (the ocean, not the wave)How pain strips away everything fake and shows you what really mattersThe run that saved me (crying for 5 kilometers)What my journal held when I couldn't speakHow suffering taught me gratitude, strength, and connectionWhy transformation happens in the valley, not on the mountainYou'll hear about:Viktor Frankl's wisdom on changing ourselves when we can't change our situationDavid Brooks' insight that "suffering breaks us open"Small sacred moments: a daughter's laugh, a friend's text, rain on windowsHow pain makes you gentler with othersWhy I don't wait for "someday" anymoreThis episode is for you if:You're grieving right now and feel aloneYou've lost someone and the pain won't leaveYou're in the valley and wondering if you'll ever climb outYou need someone to say: "Take your time. You're not broken."You want honest talk about pain, not toxic positivityNo fake motivation. No rushing your healing. Just real talk about surviving, breathing, and healing bit by bit.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/be-better-bit-by-bit--4216679/support.Thanks for listening!If this episode helped you, I'd love to stay connected.About me: I'm a CA ranker (AIR 48), ultra-marathon runner, and author with 20 years of work experience.  I believe in getting better bit by bit—through daily journaling, honest reflection, and small actions.Here's how we can work together: Download UPLY - Our app for daily growth and mindfulness Read my books & journals - Available on Amazon (search my name - Nishith Goyal)  Visit bebetterbitbybit.com - Free resources, blog posts, and more Join my workshops - I teach journaling, mental wellness, and the GATE conceptOne bit at a time, we all get better.See you in the next episode!