This is a deeply personal episode for Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife about grief, love, and the words we so often leave unspoken and later regret.
Suzanne shares her own experiences with the loss of loved ones—from losing her grandparents as a teenager, to navigating the reality of her parents aging.
She opens up about the guilt and regret that can linger when we don’t say what’s on our hearts, before it’s too late.
This heartfelt conversation gently invites us to reflect on the people we’re still fortunate to have in our lives today.
It’s a powerful reminder that words of love, gratitude and appreciation should be said NOW…while they can be heard, felt, and truly appreciated by those we love.
Key Takeaways
- Regret often comes from the words we didn’t say, not the ones we did.
Many people carry guilt after losing someone they love, because of what was left unsaid. This episode is a reminder that expressing love, appreciation, and gratitude while someone is still here can ease future regret. - You don’t need a perfect moment to say what matters…just the courage to begin.
You don’t have to wait for a milestone, a holiday, or a “right time.” Whether it’s a conversation, a letter, or a simple expression of appreciation, what matters most is choosing to speak from the heart now. - Saying it now is an act of love—for them and for you.
When Suzanne chose to write heartfelt letters to her parents, she gave them a gift, but she also gave herself peace. Saying what matters while our loved ones are alive allows us to love fully, without carrying the weight of unspoken words later.
