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The Unexpected Spiritual Transformation That Followed The Loss Life’s trials have a way of showing us what really matters. Grief changed me in many obvious ways, but one of the biggest shifts has been my relationship with Yahweh and the way I read and understand the Bible. You see, before COVID and Kevin’s diagnosis, which occurred simultaneously, I claimed to be a follower of Christ, but I wasn’t actually living in obedience to what He taught. I identified as a Christian and thought that...

The hidden reason so many widows stay stuck in grief There’s something I want to say that might feel a little uncomfortable and maybe even controversial. The Uncomfortable Truth You are still allowed to want more for your life. Yes, I said it. Even after loss, while you’re still missing him and unsure of what “more” even looks like…it’s okay to want more. Wanting happiness, connection, purpose, or love means you’re still alive. Losing your spouse doesn’t mean that you lose your needs and...

A Personal Reflection On Grief, Survival, and Hope When Grief Felt Like I Was Losing My Way If I could sit beside the woman I was a couple of years ago, I would tell her that she won’t always feel so shattered. There is hope that she can live a life that she can feel good about again and that she gets to make a choice about who she wants to be for the remainder of her life. I remember laying in bed for many nights after Kevin died, and I had recorded my thoughts and feelings. When I go back...