Grieving with Hope: Light Always Breaks after the Storm

I was honored to join Anna McLaughlin on the Overwhelmed to Overcomer podcast for a conversation about what it really means to grieve with God, not just when we lose someone we love, but through all the unwanted changes life brings our way. Anna graciously introduced me as a "velvet hammer" of truth, which made me smile because that's exactly what I hope to bring: honest, biblical truth wrapped in compassion and kindness. With over 15 years of counseling experience and my own journey through the loss of my father, infertility, and healing, I've learned that grief isn't just about death; it's the emotional process of adapting to any change we didn't choose. Whether you've lost a loved one, a dream, a job, or a sense of normalcy, God meets you in that pain and invites you to grieve honestly in His presence.

During our conversation, Anna and I explored practical tools for navigating grief without losing faith: journaling, voice notes, community, and self-awareness all play crucial roles in the healing process. We talked about how suppressed emotions always resurface and why it's so important to let them rise instead of pushing them down. I shared wisdom from "Overcoming the Overcast: Navigating the Storms of Grief with God," which became an Amazon #1 New Release in Christian Counseling in November 2024, emphasizing that God doesn't need us to be "strong" or hide our pain. He welcomes our honest grief because healing is slow and sacred. If you're walking through a season of loss or unwanted change, I hope this episode reminds you that grief can be challenging, but it can also deepen your faith in God. Light always breaks after the storm.