When Grief Waits for You: A Conversation on Delayed Grief with author Jacqueline Werket

Delayed grief is far more common than we talk about—and yet nearly invisible when you’re in the middle of it. In this deeply moving conversation, Ian sits down with Jacqueline Werket— retired board-certified adult nurse practitioner, grief recovery specialist, co-author of The Book on Love, and author of the forthcoming memoir A Grief Postponed. Jackie shares her own story of losing her young son, the decade she spent unknowingly carrying unprocessed grief, and the moment everything finally surfaced.

Together, Ian and Jackie explore what delayed grief is, why it happens, how our bodies hold onto loss, and the signs that unresolved grief may be shaping our lives far more than we realize. Jackie also offers practical steps for healing, from therapy and professionally-led grief groups to journaling, ritual, and honest self-expression, and reminds us that grief work is never something we’re meant to do alone.

This tender, courageous conversation (an extension of Fabric's "Beyond Platitudes" series about grief) invites listeners to look at their own stories with compassion, curiosity, and hope. Whether your grief is fresh or years old, you are not alone— and it is never too late to begin healing.

Learn more about Jacqueline Werket:
Website: https://jacquelinewerket.com/
A Grief Postponed (releasing January 2026)

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