Grief Relief for Christian Women | Widow, Support, Connection, Loss of Spouse, Joy, Grief and Trauma

You've probably heard it before: "Time heals all wounds." But does it really? In this heartfelt episode, Patty shares why that familiar saying isn't the whole truth. Drawing from her own journey of losing her husband, Ralph, eight and a half years ago, she opens up about how grief can still feel like yesterday, even while living a full, joyful life today. You'll discover why grief isn't linear, wh...

What happens when the people you've been caring for are gone, and you're left wondering what to do with all the empty hours? In this heartfelt episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson shares how losing her husband, Ralph, and later both of her parents left her grieving not only the people she loved, but also the routines, purpose, and identity that came with caring for them. If y...

Father’s Day Without Dad: Honoring His Memory While Healing Your Heart Father’s Day can bring a mix of emotions when your dad is no longer here. Even years after a loss, special days have a way of reminding us of the love, memories, and moments we miss most. In this heartfelt episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty shares her personal experience of missing her father and offers faith-fi...

Feel Confident Again After Loss Have you ever looked in the mirror after loss and wondered where your confidence went? Grief has a way of shaking our identity, our routines, and even our belief in ourselves. The decisions that once felt easy suddenly feel overwhelming, and the future can seem uncertain. But confidence isn't something you've lost forever—it's something that can be rebuilt, one fait...

Episode 12: Celebrating Anniversaries With Faith, Hope, and Healing Do birthdays, wedding anniversaries, holidays, and heavenly anniversaries make your heart ache a little more? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty shares personal stories about her parents' nearly 67-year marriage, her dad's love of celebrating anniversaries, and how those special...

Grief, Grace and Gratitude 🎙️ FULL EPISODE SCRIPT Grief, Grace, and Gratitude INTRO Hey Ya'll. Welcome back to Grief Relief for Christian Women, where we talk about faith, healing, and all the things nobody warned us about—like how grief can turn a normal trip to H-E-B into a full-blown emotional meltdown in Isle 9. Yes, I've been there--did that! I’m your host, Patty Jackson, and today we’re divi...

Joy Without Grief — Joy Hunting In this powerful and joy-restoring episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, we explore what it really looks like to experience joy again after loss — not the fake smile, “I’m fine,” forced kind of joy, but the gentle, God-given kind that grows quietly in the cracks of a broken heart. I’m introducing you to practice Joy Hunting — the intentional act of noticing,...

In this episode, Patty invites you to walk beside her as she compares two kinds of healing: physical recovery from rotator cuff surgery and the emotional journey of grief. Physical pain is sharp, located, and with a clear treatment plan—grief pain, by contrast, is invisible and relentless, surfacing in moments, memories, and quiet nights. She breaks down: The difference between a pain you can poin...

Podcast Episode: “Mother’s Day, and Missing My Mama” Hey ya'll, welcome back to Grief Relief for Christian Women. I’m Patty, and today…We are talking about Mother's Day and missing my momma. Mother’s Day holds a whole lot of beauty and a whole lot of ache at the same time. And this year marks two years since my sweet mama went home to be with Jesus. Let me pray for you. “Father, for every woman li...

Have you ever had one of those quiet moments… Not a dramatic, crying-on-the-floor moment… Just a quiet afternoon, in the middle of doing absolutely nothing,  And this little thought floats through your mind… "what's ahead for me?" Not said out loud. Not even fully formed. Just… there. Like a question you're almost afraid to ask because you're not sure you're ready for the answer. Well — if that's...

Second R: REDISCOVER 🎙️ EPISODE: REDISCOVER Rediscover: Finding What Matters to You Now This is the season where you don't rush, but you reintroduce yourself to the woman God is shaping you into. Think of it like meeting yourself again...but this time, with more wisdom, more grace, and way less tolerance for nonsense. Have you ever caught yourself thinking… “I’m still me… but life doesn’t feel the...

What does life look like after everything has changed? In this episode, Patty Jackson introduces the first of the 3 R’s—Rebuild—and gently explores what it means to keep living in a world that feels quieter, different, and unfamiliar after loss. Through real-life stories and honest reflection, Patty shares how rebuilding isn’t about starting over—it’s about learning how to live in the life that re...

🎙️ Episode 4: The 3 R’s of Grief — Rebuild, Rediscover, Reimagine Grief Relief for Christian Women In today’s episode, Patty shares a deeply personal and faith-centered approach to navigating grief through what she calls The 3 R’s: Rebuild, Rediscover, and Reimagine. Grief doesn’t always look like losing your identity. Sometimes, it’s learning how to move forward in a life that feels unfamiliar… q...

Episode Title: What Widows Really Need (But People Don’t Always Know) Description: When someone loses their spouse, friends and family often want to help… but they don’t always know how. In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty shares practical and heartfelt ways people can truly support a widow during the grief journey. If you are a widow, this episode may help you feel seen and...

When grief feels overwhelming and God feels distant, what do you do? In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, I talk honestly about what it’s like when your faith feels foggy after the loss of your spouse. If you’ve struggled to pray, questioned where God is, or felt guilty for not being “strong enough,” you are not alone. This episode offers gentle encouragement, biblical hope, and re...

Hi y’all! Welcome to the very first episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women. I’m Patty Jackson, and I am so glad you are here. Even if you are here wearing your PJs, drinking your lukewarm cup of coffee, and thinking, “Well, I’ve got nothing better to do, so let’s see what this lady has to say,”!  Today, I’m telling you why I started this podcast, and I’m sharing my story. I hope by the end, y...

Grief Relief for Christian Women is a podcast for widows who believe that God still has joy, purpose, and laughter waiting for them — even after loss. In each episode, Certified Christian Grief and Trauma Coach, Patty Jackson, offers real, faith-based tools and techniques to help you move forward when grief feels like it consumes your day, every day! If you’ve tried therapy or grief groups and sti...