After learning all of this, I reflected on the Seven Sorrows. I realized that Mary understands the grief of losing a child. She had to surrender her own child to God. Mary accepted this heavy cross for the glory of God’s kingdom. She understands the depths of our sorrow, and I was indeed experiencing much sorrow that I carried for many years. … More The Comfort of Mary: Coping with Grief
When a common grief becomes a shared grief, we make space for healing. Not because our suffering goes away, but because we are not alone in it. A common grief doesn’t make our grief less, but gives us the courage to look our loss square in the face and say, “Yes, it is this bad. It does hurt this much. I don’t have to pretend it doesn’t because I know you feel it too.” … More A Common Grief
Grief likes to surprise you. You could be doing fine for a while and then get hit by a bout of grief all over again. Milestones, like the missed first day of school, can trigger it. Just like the holidays, they can be difficult to navigate because it makes you reflect on what’s missing. My son will be starting school, and I’m so excited for him to have new and exciting experiences. But I’m also sad that Jesse won’t be going to school with him. … More Navigating Grief on My Son’s First Day of School
My faith has been a beacon of hope through this period of grief, guiding me towards acceptance and understanding. It’s through my faith that I’ve found the strength to forgive, to let go of my pain, and to focus on the present moment and the people around me. … More Finding Peace Amid Grief
As I reflect on how I held my babies in my womb, my body embracing and carrying them through their short lives and beyond their moment of death, it dawns on me that if there is anyone who can understand the pain of holding one’s child after they have passed through this life, it is our dearly beloved and holy mother, Mary. … More Empty Womb, Empty Tomb
Before I lost 3 babies to miscarriage, I did not know what it was to question the goodness of God, to feel my faith falter and my heart physically ache with sorrow. After I buried my children was when I began to understand how truly wonderful and terrible the cross of Christ is. … More Before and After
The breakthrough I made in my grieving was when, through gentle guidance from the Lord, He showed me what was a healthy and emotional response. The Lord showed me how to acknowledge my emotions and then let them go, surrendering the present moment to Him. This revelation of faith has been a significant turning point in my healing journey. … More Blessed are Those who Mourn
And now, when the grief comes and I feel the sorrow in my body, I turn towards this part and acknowledge her, I comfort her. I spend time with her. As I do, I’m reminded of the Good Shepherd; He knows and cares for His sheep and His sheep know and trust Him. … More Acknowledging Despair