Becoming Fluent in Grief Podcast

Got Joy?

"How long has it been since you've enjoyed something in life? How long has it been since you've seen your joy?"  If we aren't careful, grief can easily "take over" our life and steal the very life we have left to live. Today I'm sharing an excerpt from my book, "If Only I Could" entitled "Enjoy, Baby! Enjoy!" - words I know my husband would have told me if only he could. I pray in this episode you will find the push you need to keep looking for and experiencing joy in every day of your journey through grief.
Additional Resources:
If Only I Could: A Journey of Loving, Missing, and Living Beyond
"A beautiful compilation of what it’s like walking through grief. It feels like a companion is beside you or a few steps ahead leading you through." ~Amazon Review
You'll Be Fine, Beautiful. You've Got God.
"Real. Keep you thinking in the right direction. A motivation piece of art work." ~Amazon Review
 
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The Way Grief Changes Us

"It's so interesting to me how sorrow and strength can be so interconnected. How what feels as though it will completely break you, if placed in the hands of God - is what becomes the very thing that will make you." Grief no doubt changes us. And, it's up to you and me as to how we choose to allow these changes to change us.
Scripture texts cited in this episode:
~2 Corinthians 4:16-18
~Philippians 1:6
 
Additional Resources:
If Only I Could: A Journey of Loving, Missing, and Living Beyond
"A beautiful compilation of what it’s like walking through grief. It feels like a companion is beside you or a few steps ahead leading you through." ~Amazon Review
You'll Be Fine, Beautiful. You've Got God.
"Real. Keep you thinking in the right direction. A motivation piece of art work." ~Amazon Review
 
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Two Truths We Need to Know About Grief

I'm six years into my grief journey, and these two truths have definitely been true in my walk. I truly believe knowing them is a key-factor in us becoming fluent in grief.
 
Additional Resources:
If Only I Could: A Journey of Loving, Missing, and Living Beyond
"A beautiful compilation of what it’s like walking through grief. It feels like a companion is beside you or a few steps ahead leading you through." ~Amazon Review
You'll Be Fine, Beautiful. You've Got God.
"Real. Keep you thinking in the right direction. A motivation piece of art work." ~Amazon Review
 
Be sure to "follow" or "subscribe" so you won't miss any upcoming episodes. Please share today's episode and let others know about the Becoming Fluent in Grief Podcast.  Also, if you would leave an honest rating or review, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
 

Guarding Our Heart and Our Relationships

What do we do when the people we thought would be there for us, aren't? How do we protect our heart and our relationships when we feel hurt by someone's absence during our time of need?
Additional Resources:
If Only I Could: A Journey of Loving, Missing, and Living Beyond
"A beautiful compilation of what it’s like walking through grief. It feels like a companion is beside you or a few steps ahead leading you through." ~Amazon Review
You'll Be Fine, Beautiful. You've Got God.
"Real. Keep you thinking in the right direction. A motivation piece of art work." ~Amazon Review
 
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The Power to Define Grief

"And from that moment on I started to define my pain as instead my purpose." The way we choose to define our feelings, our emotions, our journey through grief determines everything about the way we will walk out this journey.  Today we talk about the power we have to define grief and to take control of the way we allow it to impact our life.
Additional Resources:
If Only I Could: A Journey of Loving, Missing, and Living Beyond
"A beautiful compilation of what it’s like walking through grief. It feels like a companion is beside you or a few steps ahead leading you through." ~Amazon Review
You'll Be Fine, Beautiful. You've Got God.
"Real. Keep you thinking in the right direction. A motivation piece of art work." ~Amazon Review
 
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The Only Way is Your Way

Do you ever wonder if you are grieving "correctly"?  Do you ever feel as though you aren't sure if you are doing it "right" at all? And - have you ever wondered if there is a correct way? a right way to grieve?  Today we're talking about finding the freedom to be true to us in our journey of grief. 
Additional Resources:
If Only I Could: A Journey of Loving, Missing, and Living Beyond
"A beautiful compilation of what it’s like walking through grief. It feels like a companion is beside you or a few steps ahead leading you through." ~Amazon Review
You'll Be Fine, Beautiful. You've Got God.
"Real. Keep you thinking in the right direction. A motivation piece of art work." ~Amazon Review
 
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Taking the Next Step

"Grief has forever changed us, but it doesn't have to keep us from changing. And, change is not a bad thing. Change is what it means to be alive."
Today we come face to face with the reality that there is nothing we can do to change our loss even though it has no doubt forever changed us.  Our life will never be what it once was . . . but, it can still hold life. Are we willing to let the new in? How can we find the motivation to take the next step  . . . and the next . . . and the next.
Additional Resources:
If Only I Could: A Journey of Loving, Missing, and Living Beyond
"A beautiful compilation of what it’s like walking through grief. It feels like a companion is beside you or a few steps ahead leading you through." ~Amazon Review
 
You'll Be Fine, Beautiful. You've Got God.
"Real. Keep you thinking in the right direction. A motivation piece of art work." ~Amazon Review
 
Be sure to "follow" or "subscribe" so you won't miss any upcoming episodes. Please share today's episode and let others know about the Becoming Fluent in Grief Podcast.  Also, if you would leave an honest rating or review, it would be greatly appreciated.
 

Me, Too - The Answer When You Feel Alone in Grief

More than almost anything else in life, grief can make us feel so very alone. In this first episode, we will explore how becoming fluent in grief can help us bridge the chasm that grief can create in our lives. 
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Additional resources:
If Only I Could
"A beautiful compilation of what it’s like walking through grief. It feels like a companion is beside you or a few steps ahead leading you through." ~Amazon Review
You'll Be Fine, Beautiful. You've Got God.
"Real. Keep you thinking in the proper direction. A motivation piece of art work." ~Amazon Review