The Grief Mentor | Life After Child Loss, Hope and Healing For Grieving Moms, Bereavement, Christian Grief Support

Ben and Crystal's daughter Calla was rescued to heaven in July 2019 at the age of 9 and they are here to share their story with us today. Together Ben and Crystal lead The Brave Way Home, a discipleship ministry aimed at calling and equipping fellow wayfarers, fellow believers, to deeper living, with eyes fixed on Jesus and hearts set on Heaven. We want to see Heavenly thinking invade Earthly living and encourage a wayfaring perspective that is anchored in eternity and changes how we live, love and lead in the here and now! Connect with Ben and Crystal @ : Here Find support from The Grief Mentor here: Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here

Grief is chaotic and messy. It leaves you confused, disorganized and unrecongizable to yourself and the ones you love. How do you manage it? Today I share a mental picture of what intense grief looks and feels like and what it takes to manage it! Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Find group support here: Grief Share Find group support for additiction here: Celebrate Recovery Find support through individual counseling here: Psychology Today Find support in a devotion book from The Grief Mentor here: Finding Hope And Healing in the Midst of Grief Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here Order the devotion book @ Here

This episode is for all who didn't have a role model of a mother in their life. It speaks to the hurt and grief that grows when your mom didn't meet your needs when you needed her the most. Phyllis Mantelli, Author of Unmothered- Life With a Mom Who Couldn't Love Me is my guest. Phylis describes the loss of her childhood and the grief that followed her into her adult life. But the story doesn't end there. Phylis shows us it is possible to love those who caused us harm or left us in dangerously vulnerable circumstances. She describes feeling a prescence with her that she didn't understand until she was an adult and a mom herself. It's a story of redemption and breaking generational dysfunction. It's a story of forgiveness that is only possible through the eyes of the Father. Connect with Phylis here: https://www.phylismantelli.com/ Find group support here: www.griefshare.org Find group support for additiction here: www.celebraterecovery.com Find support through individual counseling here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Find support in a devotion book from The Grief Mentor here: HERE Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @Here Email me your question or topic of interest @ [email protected] Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here

This is the first Q&A episode. Question submitted by Marti Jackson. "Why do we measure grief(either our own to others or under value others grief journey) and what truths do we need to know to stop this? Listen in as I discuss this important topic that is often misunderstood. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here Order the devotion book Here

Denise Bowen and I discuss the path of addiction after the death of her father at a very young age. She shares the struggle of getting sober and the joy of living the life she loves because now she is "free to be me." Visit Denise's website @ https://denisebowens.com/ Find more info about Graciously Broken @ https://graciouslybroken.com/index.html Find a celebrate recovery group @ https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow Teresa on Facebook @ Here Follow Teresa on Instagram @ Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here Order the devotion book @ Here

Often when we grieve we live in the past or in the future. I give you 3 steps to help you live in the moment. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me your question or topic of interest @ [email protected]

Tom Gilbert and I discuss the signs and symptoms of complicated grief, how to recongize it and what to do about it. Tom's insightful knowledge into the mind and emotions of those who grieve give him the ability to articulate difficult aspects of grief with compassion and wisdom. This is an episode that all of us who have experienced loss should listen to as its packed full of take aways for your journey. Tom holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Illinois and a Master of Theology from Azusa Pacific University. Find a Grief Share group near you @ Here Find a celebrate recovery group near you @ Here Reach out to Tom @ [email protected] Connect with The Grief Mentor: Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here Order the devotion book Here Follow Teresa on Facebook @ Here Follow Teresa on Instagram @ Here Email Teresa your question or topic of interest @ [email protected]

Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith brings her expertise today to teach us how to rest. "The result of missing out on the rest we need is high achieving, high producing chronically tired burned out individuals" says Dr. Saundra. Spoiler alert, sleep is not rest. I was desperate for relief from the exhaustion of grief. I stumbled on a podcast where Dr. Suandra was being interviewed about her book Sacred Rest. I read it cover and to cover. Our bodies require 7 different types of rest that we need to be healthy funtioning individuals. On her website she has a quiz that will allow you to see which areas of rest that are deficient in your life. Visit restquiz.com to take the quiz. She understands grief as she recently lost her Father, unexpectedly. Her advice is full of wisdom and I can't wait for you to listen. My favorite quote from today's episode "we rest at the level of our trust." To connect with Dr. Suandra visit her website @ Ichoosemybestlife.com. Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Join my email list here: Here. Connect on FB here: Here And Instagram Here Finding Hope and Healing Devotion Book can be found here: Here If this episode touches your heart and helps you in any way, would you leave a review? I would be most appreciative.

This episode speaks to all the things that hover over us after we lose someone we love or a way of life that is no longer the same. We discuss realistic expectations, and how to ask for help. It's a vulnerable time and our emotions make it difficult to focus and make decisions. It's ok to say NO! It's ok to set boundaries and be good to yourself. We talk about exit strategies, how to manage the emotions and know when to take a break. How to handle decorations and traditions and ways to serve even when your heart is broken. I share with you examples of what to do to bring your loved one into the future with you. If this episode touches your heart and helps you in any way, would you leave a review? I would be most appreciative. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here

This episode is dedicated to our son Andrew. Tony and I want to share what we've learned along the way and to give you tools for your grief journey. These are some highlights from the episode: Safe people, how to know whose safe. How to set boundarys when you need them the most and how to be your own best advocate. Offences, what to say and not to say. Memories/Picture, howto manage them and bring them into your future. My reading list, well sorta, I gave an overview of the most impactful books I've read. What to do about music, how to stay present. Realistic expectations,how to reframe your thoughts and renew your mind. We share for the first time publically about our DIL's remarriage. Triggers, how to recognize them and manage them by examples I've used in my own journey. I briefly discuss EMDR. We talk about the real physical place of Heaven and where literally it is right now. We discuss how to allow the wounds of grief to heal, and how to move from pain to purpose and the steps we took to get there. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Order the devotion book Here While We're Waiting: retreats for bereaved parents: Here

Lisa Armstrong shares the heart of a mother when facing the suicide death of her son, Jacob. This is a hard story, but Lisa came today to share with you what she's learned on her journey. Words can't explain the depth of pain a mother experiences when her child dies. You will hear the pain in Lisa's voice but she wants to comfort you with the comfort she's been given. If your listenning because you lost your child to suicide or if your listenning because you want to know how to comfort someone who has experienced death by suicide you will hear heartbreaking words but you will also hear life giving words. It's been 4 years since Jacob went to his heavenly home. Lisa shares words of wisdom that lead the way toward healing in your journey. If this episode spoke to your heart would you leave a review? Let Lisa and I know that we are making a difference for your journey. Connect with Lisa here: [email protected] Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here I have some free resources, A Grief Survival Guide and a Grief Worship Playlist that you can request on my website. Here Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief is a devotion for the brokenhearted. It covers the spiritual journey after Andrew's death. Find it here: Here I

Joseph's purpose is revealed to him and his entire family. Jacob finds out Joseph is alive and on the way to see him in Egypt he had a dream. God told him 5 important things that he needed to hear. It all comes full circle, the dream of Joseph is fulfulled and God's promise to Jacob is kept. You won't believe what his brothers did after Jacob died. After everything Joseph did for his family they still doubted him. This episode wraps up the Joseph series. I'm blessed and humbled to share it with you because honestly my time of discovery in God's word is what kept me sane after Andrew's death. He opened my eyes to see everything fresh and new and to teach me what I needed know for the journey. He will do the same for you! Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Join my newsletter Here Findind Hope and Healing In The Midst of Grief Here

Rachel Faulkner Brown, Author, Speaker and Podcaster shares her story of loss with us today. Rachel was a widow at the young age of 24 and again just 7 years later. She candidly shares her most vulenerable moments. Rachel teaches us what it means to be emotionally healthy and how being a performer of her faith and placing a spirtual bandaid on her grief left her open for a path of unforgiveness. She did find love again but this time what she and her husband had to face was something she was not familiar with and brought her grief fast and furious to the surface. She wants us to learn from what she could have done better. Rachels spiritual walk is inspiring and I can't wait for you to hear how God has paved the way for her to use her pain for purpose like only He can do. Books mentioned: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser Grace Revealed by Jerry Sittser The Other Half of the Church by Jin Wilder Praise songs mentioned; Give Me Jesus by Fernado Ortega Might Wave by Sarah Reeves To connect with Rachel and her minstries visit the following: bestillminstries.net neveralonewidows.com Connect With The Grief Mentor Here: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here To join my newsletter, free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist visit Here To order Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief visit Here

Family Reunion-Part 2 of 3-Joseph Reveals Himself 20 years had passed since Joseph had those dreams, and now he is seeing the whole picture unfold right in front of him. What a sweet time this must have been for Joseph. Do you think he longed for reconciliation with his family? Do you? Are you separated from your family? Has your family wronged you. Have you been hurt in such a way that it changed the course of your life? Do you long for reconciliation? In this episode his brothers return to Egypt with his brother Benjamin. You won't believe what happens! Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Join my newletter here:Here Find Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief in paperback and Kindle, as well as my story here Here

Today we continue our conversation with George Ross about why God allows bad things to happen to good people. We are going to take a trip through the book of Job, and break down what that big churchy word "sovereignty" means in terms anyone can understand. We discuss how to discern when we are being tested and when God allows punishment, and finish up discussing if God really listens, when we pray. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People. When I began to pray about who to ask for this episode, I was looking for someone that has a heart for the broken hearted. Someone who could convey the heart of God in a way that could be understood by everyone. Someone who could reflect the God of compassion who cares deeply about our sorrows and to help us to understand the mystery of God's Sovereignty, with the help of the Holy Spirit I found the right person. My Guest Today Is George Ross.He and Sue Linn have been married and in ministry together for 44 years. George and his family moved from Las Vegas, Nevada in March of 1999 to begin serving at Northside Christian Church. He has served there for the past 24 years. His current role is Teaching Pastor. He is passionate about his daughter' and son's ministries, his grandchildren, the local pastors, and helping the "Finishing Well" crowd at Northside to finish well. Connect with The Grief Mentor Here: Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here

Bonus Part 1 -Family Reunion in the Joseph series. When I was preparing for these episodes I was trying to figure out a way to get them all in less than 30 minutes. And it just is not possible guys. I am here to teach the word of God and I'm excited about it. This bonus section will be divided into three parts Joseph's family comes to town looking for food. We see the dreams come true that Joseph had that made his brothers hate him and plot to kill him. The brother's don't recognize Joseph, but oh, does he recognize them. The story is fascinating! And applicable to our grief journeys. Joseph for the first time in all his troubles wept when he saw his family. His family roots were deep and he had been deeply wounded by their betrayal. Many of you know that I've written a devotion book, Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief is a 30 day devotional with two bonus devotions. One from my daughter, Sarah, from the perspective of the grieving sibling. Then one from our daughter-in-law Erica, the grieving spouse. Very rich material there from these girls. And I can't wait to have you read it. Here Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here

Wade Thaxton returns to the show today with his wife Clarissa. They are here to talk about their grief journey's and how their marriage survived against incredible odds. They're honesty and vulnerability permeates the entire episode. They share the hards parts and not so pretty parts and how they got through it to the other side. They will give you incredible tools for the journey showing by example there is a way. It's not always easy but there is a way through it. Join us for 55 minutes, it just might change your life. Let's Connect: Visit Here for resources for your grief journey. Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief is available Here

Joseph's time in prison ends. But not for 2 long years. He interpreted dreams for Pharaoh's cup bearer and baker. His interpretation was correct, one died, one lived. The cupbearer lived and was restored to chief cupbearer but he failed to honor Joseph by reporting to Pharaoh what happened in prison. Until one unexpected day, Pharaoh had a dream. God's timing becomes a reality in Joseph's life. Are you waiting for God to bring a harvest from your weeping and sorrow? Listen in as we gain strength for our journey from Joseph's life. Let's Connect: Visit the Here for resources for your journey. Finding Hope and Healing is available here: Here

The unseen brokenness of grief is our topic today. The physiological affects of grief often are not addressed, because the brokenness of grief and trauma don't leave physical scars. Today my guest is Halee wood, through coaching, speaking, and mentoring, Halee passionately serves to equip men and women to spiritually, practically, and emotionally rebuild their lives after loss and trauma. She, too, is in an ongoing journey toward healing after experiencing two devastating seasons of trauma and loss: The first - an unplanned pregnancy and abortion at 14 years old as a result of years of abuse, and the second - the loss of her son, mom, health, and career in a matter of months (2011/2012). Learn more about Halee and her services by connecting through her website www.runtheracetogether.com . Todays episode "From Surviving to Living Again" brings clarity to the physiological response to grief. It will assist you as you strive to integrate grief into your everyday life. To access the 5 Steps discussed today, as well as Learning to Live Again 15-Minutes At A Time" Click the following link: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r0s1t5 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 NIV Connect with The Grief Mentor Here: Become a Grief Mentor Insider Here! Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here

Welcome back to the Joseph series, Feeling Forsaken; Time In Prison, Part 3 or 4. There's a thought provoking question in the middle of the episode, that I want you to take some time and think about. Do you believe God is going to bring a harvest from your brokenness, beauty from your ashes, a crown of righteousness, a joyous blessing instead of mourning? I want you to ponder it in your heart. I want you to pray about it. I want you to talk to God about it. Tell him what your fear is. Tell him what keeps you awake at night. If you don't believe he's capable of bringing those promises into your life. Tell him! Then ask him to help you believe. Those promises come from Psalm chapter 126: 5-6 and Isaiah 61:3. Open your Bible and read them. If you don't have a Bible, download the YouVersion Bible app. It's free. I use it all the time. Read the verses and then pray them back to God, asking Him to bring about those promises in your life. I would love to hear from you and your thoughts about the question. And if you're willing. Share your answer with me. My email is [email protected]. You can email me directly or go to my website and contact me from there. Today, we're going to spend a few moments with Joseph's story to see how it relates to our grief journeys. What an incredible rollercoaster of event he experiences. This is a four-part series. As I mentioned in the beginning, in the next episode, we're going to see how God uses his time in prison, it's titled the Dreamer Revealed. I've added three bonus episodes titled the Family Reunion. I only planned guys to make it one episode, but God had another plan. You won't want to miss these bonus episodes as it all comes full circle in Joseph's life. The family shows up in need and they have no idea who Joseph is but Joseph knows exactly who they are. Listen in as his life takes another unexpected turn. Visit my website for resources to aid you in your grief journey. Join my newsletter to receive uplifting words of encouragement as we walk this grief journey together. The Grief Survival Guide was created to give you simple steps to get you started in the right direction on your grief journey. When your life gets turned upside down you need direction. There is also a Spotify playlist available that I created, Teresa's Grief Worship. I personally picked these songs because they mean something me. As I share more of my journey with you it will become clear why we need to have a way to worship in midst of our grief. Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here These resources are available at Here. Sign up to receive my newsletter and the podcast straight to your inbox. My story and the devotion book: Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief can be found at Here. Follow me on facebook at Here. Instagram at Here. To find a Grief Share group near you go here: www.griefshare.org and plug in your zipcode to find a group near you.

Welcome back to the show. Guys. Today's episode is titled Is Heaven Real, and I can't wait to share it with you. If you have been crushed by life, and you're not sure if there's anything past the physical part of what we can see in the here and now, this episode is for you. We mentioned two authors during the episode. I want to give you that information, one is Lee Strobel, he's written the Case for Christ and the Case for Heaven. His whole career was an investigative journalist. He decided to research the biblical claims about Jesus because his wife became a Christian. His story is incredible because he was not a happy man, when his wife became a Christian. He wasn't planning on that when they got married, but because of that, he began to do some research. Prompted by his investigation, he became a Christian at the age of 29. Lee Strobel is a detailed oriented person who will share exactly how he came to his conclusions. The second author that I mentioned is John Burke. He is a New York times bestselling author of Imagine Heaven. That's the book that I referenced today and it's based on near-death experiences. I have read that book as well as the Case for Heaven, and I was intrigued so much by them. That is where this episode was born from. He also authored No Perfect People Allowed, Soul Revolution and Unshockable Love. As an international speaker, he has been to 20 different countries teaching on leadership and spiritual growth. He started out his investigation as an agnostic. Through that investigation he became a believer in Christ. He is an engineer and has the mind of a scientist. So for him, he had to prove that Jesus and God and Heaven all existed through the lens of science. If that's how your mind works, this book is for you. I will share both of those books and their links in the show notes. And also guys, I have written a book called Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief. It is based on my spiritual journey after the death of my son, Andrew. It's written in the form of a devotion book because I found my answers in the word of God. I will take you on the spiritual journey that I was taken on to be able to understand and get answers to my questions. I will show you what I learned through the eyes of grief. My guest is Brian Combs. And , I can't wait for you to hear what he has to say. To reach Pastor Brian Combs email him here: [email protected] Lee Strobel The Case For Heaven: Here John Burke, Imagine Heaven: Here Let's Connect: Become a Grief Mentor Insider Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Teresa Davis, Finding Hope And Healing In The Midst Of Grief: Here

Today we are going to learn about Joseph's time in Potiphar's house. This is part 2 of a 4 part series on the Life of Joseph. Part 1 is Unexpected Disappointments. If you have not listened to that yet go back and take a listen its episode #9, its only 20 mins. It will set the stage for todays episode. If you grew up listening to the story of Joseph and the coat of many colors, you might recognize this story. However, God gave me a whole new view through the eyes of grief. And Im sharing that view with you. The lens from which we view life changes everything. In today's episode we see Joseph's identity being threatened. He was a living a life he never imagined he would be living. Those of us who have suffered loss have much in common with Joseph. He must have felt completely invisible to the God of his dreams. Let's listen in as the story unfolds. The story of Joseph's life can be found here: Genesis 37-50. Visit my website for resources to aid you in your grief journey. Join my newsletter to receive uplifting words of encouragement as we walk this grief journey together. The Grief Survival Guide was created to give you simple steps to get you started in the right direction on your grief journey. When your life gets turned upside down you need direction. There is also a Spotify playlist available that I created, Teresa's Grief Worship. I personally picked these songs because they mean something me. As I share more of my journey with you it will become clear why we need to have a way to worship in midst of our grief. Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Become A Grief Mentor Insider Here. Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief can be found at Here. Follow me on facebook at Here. Instagram at Here. To find a Grief Share group near you go here: www.griefshare.org and plug in your zipcode to find a group near you.

EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is the subject of todays episode. This therapy has been used to treat pts that have experienced trauma or any life circumstance that holds them captive, since its development in 1990. My guest today is going to walk us through the basics of EMDR and how he uses it in his practice to treat patients. Subjects we discuss today are war trauma, sexual assault, grief, death by suicide and the guilt/accusations of ourselves that goes in tandem with these life events. The brain is fascinating, it can be our enemy or are friend. Listen in as we discuss how the right and left brain are different in the way it sees and processes the events of our lives. We learn how we get stuck and how to get unstuck. My guest is Paul Crecelius he accepts new patients on a case by case basis. His waiting list is long, however he does have cancellations. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Paul call 502-403-6557. His credentials are as follows: Paul Crecelius, Chaplain (LTC) US Army Retired, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, EMDR Therapist, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Counseling. Visit my website for resources to aid you in your grief journey. Join my newsletter to receive uplifting words of encouragement as we walk this grief journey together. The Grief Survival Guide was created to give you simple steps to get you started in the right direction on your grief journey. When your life gets turned upside down you need direction. There is also a Spotify playlist available that I created, Teresa's Grief Worship. I personally picked these songs because they mean something me. As I share more of my journey with you it will become clear why we need to have a way to worship in midst of our grief. Let's Connect: Become A Grief Mentor Insider Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here My story and the devotion book: Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief can be found at Here. Follow me on facebook at Here Instagram at Here. To find a Grief Share group near you go here: www.griefshare.org and plug in your zipcode to find a group near you.

Today's monologue is the first of a four part series on the Life of Joseph. The story is rich with grief, unmet expectations, disappointments, isolation and the redeeming love our Heavenly Father. I'm going to walk you through his life. It started out full of privilege and favor but went to a very dark place. Through the eyes of grief we will explore his life. Todays episode is titled, Unexpected Disappointment. I will set the stage to help you understand who he was and how his life took a drastic turn that he never expected. He was thrown into a pit to die. In our grief it often feels as if we have been thrown into a deep dark pit that we will never recover from. His story is relatable to those who grieve and I can't wait to share it with you. Visit my website for resources to aid you in your grief journey. Join my newsletter to receive uplifting words of encouragement as we walk this grief journey together. The Grief Survival Guide was created to give you simple steps to get you started in the right direction on your grief journey. When your life gets turned upside down you need direction. There is also a Spotify playlist available that I created, Teresa's Grief Worship. I personally picked these songs because they mean something me. As I share more of my journey with you it will become clear why we need to have a way to worship in midst of our grief. Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here. These resources are available at www.thegriefmentor.com. Sign up to receive my newsletter and the podcast straight to your inbox. My story and the devotion book: Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief can be found Here. Follow me on facebook at www.facebook.com/griefmentor. Instagram at www.instragram.com/griefmentor. To find a Grief Share group near you go here: www.griefshare.org and plug in your zipcode to find a group near you.

Today my guest are Tammy Rominger and Kerry Newland. They are going to walk you through how to be a friend to the broken hearted. Kerry shares how an early encounter with grief began to shape her heart of compassion. When her daugter was born with a life threatenning condition she experienced the love and support of so many. From this experience a desire grew within her to be the hands and feet of Jesus to others. Tammy is a pediatric RN and nuturer by nature. Sisters by God's design ,not only as a family but by the Holy Spirit. Tammy's love and compassion for others radiates from the inside out. Walking through the events in their life as sisters has bonded them in a unique way. A power house indeed and a wealth of knowledge. Between the two of them you will hear a heart of compassion, learned from experience. Together they are the shining example of comforting others with the comfort Jesus himself showed them. I can't wait for you to listen. Please share this episode with anyone you know that can benefit from it. The Grief Survival Guide was created to give you simple steps to get you started in the right direction on your grief journey. When your life gets turned upside down you need direction. There is also a Spotify playlist available that I created, Teresa's Grief Worship. I personally picked these songs because they mean something me. As I share more of my journey with you it will become clear why we need to have a way to worship in midst of our grief. Connect with The Grief Mentor Here: Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here

Today I'm sharing a recording I made while writing the devotion book: Finding Hope and Healing in The Midst of Grief. The book is based on my spiritual journey after the loss of our son Andrew. It includes writings from my journal that I kept for the the first year after his death. The grief expressed is raw and real and will lead you to the hope I found in Jesus through His word. Listen is as we learn what's on the other side of the trust through the eyes of Ruth and Naomi. Find my book here: Finding Hope And Healing In The Midst Of Grief Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here

Wade shares his journey of losing 5 family members to suicide, including his brother and his dad. He takes us into the mind of someone who has suffered tragic loss, yet survived. His honesty about his struggle is real and will touch your heart. He holds nothing back because he wants to make a difference in your life. He makes a plea to anyone that will listen that your life is worth living. Wade facilitated Grief Share for nearly a decade. His wisdom has been gained by experience and generously shares the dark times and how God stepped into his darkness to help him overcome. The suicide hot-line is 1-800-273-8255 or text the Crisis Text Line-text HELLO to 741741. Wade facilitated Grief Share for nearly a decade. He recommends Grief Share as a great place to begin to mange your grief and connect with others who are suffering loss. Isolation during the dark times of grief may lead to irrational thoughts that could take you down a road that is difficult to recover from. We were never meant to grieve alone. Reach out today by visiting Grief Share Place your zipcode in the drop down box to find a group near you. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book/journal and or Tshirts Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Email me at [email protected] with your question or just to chat about whats on you mind.

In this episode I pick up where I left off in episode #2. If God's protection is real why didn't he protect Andrew? I take you through my journey of discovery to answer the question. I'll show you that our loved ones didn't die alone, and maybe it will help you answer some of your questions too. I share with you how I survived my sons death and how I continue to survive every day. Most importantly after you listen to the episode my prayer is you will come away with tools for the journey. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Email me at Here with your question or just to chat about whats on you mind.

Jill and I discuss the ministry While We're Waiting. It's a free faith based retreat for breaved parents, however anyone may attend regardless of their faith background. Jill gives a peek into how a typical weekend would flow. The ministry serves parents, stepparents, couples, singles and grandparents if they served in the primary parental role. Visit the website to find a location that meets your needs here:https://whilewerewaiting.org There is a separate retreat that serves parents whose lives have been touched by suicide. This part of the ministry is growing and fills up quickly, however if don't see availability contact Jill for more details and options here: [email protected]. There are mini-retreats for moms:https://whilewerewaiting.org/services/retreats/mini-retreat-for-bereaved-moms/ And dads: https://whilewerewaiting.org/services/retreats/bereaved-dads-day/ There are support groups that meet monthly at many locations: https://whilewerewaiting.org/services/support-groups/ Jill hosts a podcast where she interviews bereaved parents: https://whilewerewaiting.org/podcast/ If you feel lead to donate to the ministry follow this link: https://whilewerewaiting.givingfuel.com/donate Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Grief Survival Guide Here Need some inspiration on how to survive loss: The Grief Mentors Devotion Book Grab the Playlist: Here Become a Grief Mentor Insider: Here DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected] with your question or just to chat about whats on you mind.

In this episode I discuss a pivotal turn in my grief journey. This one step, though it came months after our loss, helped me go from despair to being able to consider living my life without my son Andrew. I resisted it, and my heels were dug in. It wasn't until I took this step that I was able to see I had a life to live. The Grief Survival Guide was created to give you simple steps to get you started in the right direction on your grief journey. When your life gets turned upside down you need direction. There is also a Spotify playlist available that I created, Teresa's Grief Worship. I personally picked these songs because they mean something me. As I share more of my journey with you it will become clear why we need to have a way to worship in midst of our grief. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Email me at [email protected] with your question or just to chat about whats on you mind.

Have you ever blamed God for your circumstances? In this episode I discuss the difficulty those of us who are grieving face when it comes to reconciling our loss with God. I share part of my personal journey and what you can expect in future episodes. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Email me at [email protected] with your question or just to chat about whats on you mind.

The Grief Mentor exist to restore hope, promote healing and equip grieving souls for life after loss. I will illuminate God's word through the eyes of grief and provide interviews that speak healing into the mind, body and spirit of the broken hearted. Today I share why I started this podcast and resources to help you in your journey. The Grief Survival Guide was created to give you simple steps to get you started in the right direction on your grief journey. When your life gets turned upside down you need direction. There is also a Spotify playlist available that I created, Teresa's Grief Worship. I personally picked these songs because they mean something me. As I share more of my journey with you it will become clear why we need to have a way to worship in midst of our grief. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here