Finding Forward in Grief

Many days I simply haven’t the strength… All I can do is look to my God—my Rescuer—and let him tend to me in ways I cannot understand, nor explain. Nevertheless, there are always things for which I am most grateful. I try to keep these things in mind when I am feeling defeated, and not sure if I can keep going… Read my blog, listen to my podcast, etc… https://linktr.ee/winterwarrior.guru

How do you cope with painful goodbyes? Quite frankly, I hate them—#goodbyessuck… In my last episode of #FindingForwardinGrief, I discussed my #illogicalfeelingsofabandonment. This #KFGFridayLIVE is a continuation of that topic. When our loved ones die, the pain of saying goodbye is much deeper and harder to manage than other types of goodbyes, because we do not know when our next “reunion” with th...

I know my children did not “leave me” on purpose, but it is a thought I struggle with from time to time—this illogical feeling of abandonment… Like everything in grief, I have learned to be patient as I “ride out” different phases that are sometimes more painful than others. However, this particular one can be quite lonely! As always, I continue to pray for strength to #KeepForwardGoing ⛰️ Follow...

**Audio Recording from August 11, 2023 FB #KFGFridayLIVE*** It was a rough week in grief for me, but I am slowly mastering this process of falling down, looking up, and moving forward the best I can… Note to Self: Just. Don’t. Quit. Follow my videos of this series on my new YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@W.Warrior ~- Read my Blog: https://WinterWarrior.guru ~~ Support my project: Patreon.co...

This short episode is about NOT DOUBTING “what lies beyond” when life suddenly takes a southward turn… I also share a few thoughts that my long-time mentor and friend, Sean Jeung, shared with me about how, in all her many years working as a chaplain for Hospice, she could not believe how many firm “believers” in God would suddenly have doubts the moment their loved one passed to the “other side.”...

In, “signs of healing,” I ponder how my experience has been in processing one traumatic loss on the back of another, and how it is simply IMPOSSIBLE to deal with the emotions all at once… The unexpected death of my husband’s aunt brought me to a very sad place this week, but the tears I shed have been a sign to me that healing within is indeed taking place. Tune-in, as I explain why I believe my t...

This is a recording from last week’s “KFG Friday” LIVE. Tune-in to my FB page every Friday morning at 11am MST, as I share my current grief journey in real time. If you have questions, suggestions, or topics of discussion you would like me to hit on, please leave a comment, or reach out via email, DM, etc. I pray you may all find the courage and strength to get through one more day… Read my Blog:...

Audio from my FB Live on JULY 21, 2023. Tune in on my FB page every Friday morning around 11am. Thank you for your continued support, and I hope and pray that my efforts are helping at least someone, somewhere, in some small way… Keep. Forward. Going. @winterwarrior.guru https://WinterWarrior.guru Patreon.com/WinterWarrior

Audio from my first FB Live on JULY 14. Tune in on my FB page every Friday morning around 11am. Thank you for your continued support, and I hope and pray that my efforts are helping at least someone, somewhere, in some small way… Keep. Forward. Going. @winterwarrior.guru https://WinterWarrior.guru Patreon.com/WinterWarrior

In this episode, “focus your thoughts,” I discuss how micro-habits (especially in our mindset) can make a huge difference in our overall health as we navigate grief and trauma. As we seek to find ways to comfort our aching hearts in the aftermath—let us choose more carefully the little things that will help us come out more vibrant on the other side of the dark tunnel… As always, thank you for rid...

In this 5th episode, I share how it took me nearly two years after my daughter’s death to be able to start writing about my experience. There simply were no words. I also discuss a bit about discipline in grief, and what it means to me personally. Thank you for riding with me! 🤍 To access original VIDEO version: Patreon.com/WinterWarrior Or read my blog: WinterWarrior.guru Or listen on Apple Podc...

In this 4th episode of “Finding Forward in Grief,” I share how strong I truly am not, and how I miss my children more intensely with each passing season. Warning: I might shed a few tears. This 4th of July weekend is probably one of the hardest times of year for me. It was my Marine’s favorite, and it was the one and only holiday we spent with him in his entire 4 years of service. Though tears are...

“My Goat Story” is the third official video in my new series, “Finding Forward in Grief.” Here, I discuss the backstory on my now fifty-goat-herd!!!! Yes, I know it’s a lot of goats, but when you hear how these lovely creatures helped me keep moving through that first initial “summer of grief” after my 19 year old daughter was struck head-on by a drunk driver, and how they got a bit out of control...

In this second ever episode of “Finding Forward in Grief,” I share a firsthand example of how trauma from our grief can resurface at the most unexpected times, and manifest in ways that can also be very frustrating—such as hindering our ability to fulfill ordinary, everyday tasks. I encourage you to be gentle with yourself when this happens—it is what it is… For now, anyway. Read my blog, listen t...

In this first ever episode of “Finding Forward in Grief,” I discuss the all-engulfing horror of learning of my oldest daughter’s fatal head-on accident with a drunk driver six and a half years ago, and how I have managed to keep reaching for “the light” every day since, even after experiencing a second catastrophic loss just last year—my oldest son, and active-duty Marine. Please join me on this u...

Short intro to my new video podcast series, “Finding Forward in Grief: begin here.” Thank you for riding with me!!!! Read my blog, listen to my podcast, etc… https://linktr.ee/winterwarrior.guru