Episode 78 | Should those who believe in Heaven grieve?

Episode 78 | Should those who believe in Heaven grieve?

Christians often are attacked for grieving. We are told that our faith is weak, that we are bitter, or that God had some marvelous plan for our child and somehow we are supposed to be excited about the fact that our child is no longer with us. Here's an important point: It's okay to grieve!  We will shout it from the rooftop: "It's okay to grieve." It's absurd to expect people to not grieve just because they believe in heaven. It's unfair to ask grieving parents to park their sadness and pretend like they are happy after the trauma of child loss.  There is no timeline for grief. If parents are still grieving decades after losing their child, that's OK. Grief is something that helps us to process the tremendous loss. Being a Christian doesn't magically take away the sadness.  Check out my book Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope at https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 [https://amzn.to/49E3tP6] Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

Episode 77 | Rest in Heaven my dear child

The thought of not having our baby with us anymore on Earth is devastating. However, many people find comfort in the thought of the afterlife when we can meet again. People who aren't believers of God can find comfort in different ways too.  We believe that we're all walking this Earth together in this fragile thing we call life. We are here to support one another, encourage each other, and help our neighbors along their journey of grief. In this episode, we offer comforting words to the wounded.  If you want to read the full chapter, "Rest In Heaven My Dear Child," see my book Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope at https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 [https://amzn.to/49E3tP6] Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

Episode 76 | Working hard to find hope

Finding hope in the midst of grief can seem like an impossibility. When our child dies, our world comes crashing down on us. Accomplishing routine tasks feels mundane at best. Life loses its spark.  Finding hope takes time and commitment to move forward little-by-little. The good news is that it IS possible. We can learn to live in that delicate balance between deep loss and hope for what lies ahead. Join us for this important discussion.  If you want to read the full chapter, "Working Hard to Find Hope," see my book Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope at https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 [https://amzn.to/49E3tP6] Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

Episode 75 | Is there anything that will help my grief?

Is there anything that will help my grief? We've all be there. In fact, you might be there now. Things seem like they will never get better. Grief does that to us. Those of us who are no strangers to it know that it takes a LONG (very long!) time to rebuild our lives and start pulling ourselves out of the funk.  The good news is that there is a lot we can be doing to help restore our weary souls. Tune in to hear some of the things that have worked for me. After nearly 11 years, I can finally say that I'm in a much better place emotionally. You will get there.  If you want to learn more about "Is there anythig that can help my grief?", see my book, Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope: https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 [https://amzn.to/49E3tP6] Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

Episode 74 | What is the "new normal?"

The elephant in the room is that we are not the same after losing a child. NOTHING is the same, nor will it ever be. But there is a point in which we equalize a little bit and we find a place in life when we can breathe again. We call this the "new normal." It's a sort of baseline that we are familiar with.  So what is your "new normal?" Maybe it's simply the ability to function day-to-day. Maybe it's feeling physically fit again. Maybe it's taking up crocheting or fishing again. Whatever it is, we can get there.  If you want to learn more about finding your new normal, see my book, Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope: https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 [https://amzn.to/49E3tP6] Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton