EP105: Baddie with a Dead Daddy: Grief, Dad Loss, and the 24-Hour Rule

<p>She was back on stage less than 12 hours after her father died. She did not cry. She plowed into work, stayed busy, and told herself she was fine until her body decided it was absolutely done playing along. Tamika Taylor opens up about what happened on October 4th, 2026, when she woke up feeling like a ton of bricks hit her out of nowhere and could not figure out why until she looked at the date. Two years into grief, she is unpacking why the body keeps score long after your mind thinks it has moved on, and what the book by that exact name taught her about why you cannot just think your way out of a grief spiral.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is the episode about the 24-hour rule her dad gave her in the last year of his life, the Dead Parent Society she accidentally built after a viral TikTok, and why she is convinced that staying sad is actually more disrespectful to the person you lost than choosing to live. Tamika is not here to sanitize this. She is here to sit in the ick with you and remind you that feeling the feelings is not weakness. It is the only way through. If you are in a wave or you know someone who is, this one is for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Song of the Week: Get Low by Lil Jon &amp; The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins</p><p>If this episode found you at the right time, save it. You might need to come back to it, and that is more than okay. Share it with someone who is carrying grief right now because sometimes the most powerful thing you can give someone is the reminder that they are not alone in it.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you are in the thick of it and need someone to sit in the ick with you, Tamika's info is in the show notes. Reach out.</p><p><br /></p><p>And if this podcast has ever made you feel seen, a 5-star review goes a long way in making sure more people who need these conversations can find them. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Say More Words.</p><p><br /></p><p>📲 CONNECT WITH TAMIKA TAYLOR</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetamikataylor</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_tamikataylor</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetamikataylor2</p><p>Say More Words on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saymorewordspodcast</p><p><br /></p><p>Are you in the DFW area? Mosquito Hunters are a lifesaver! https://mosquitohunters.com</p><p>817-383-8159</p><p><br /></p><p>Don't forget to checkout our newest partner! Comfrt! You get 15% off your order when you use my link! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://comfrt.com/?growi=tami