Resilient Souls

#12 Understanding Grief—When Love Has No Place to Land: Christi's Story

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In this episode, Stewart speaks with Christi Brown, who shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her youngest child in a drowning accident. They discuss the importance of openly expressing pain and loss, the ongoing nature of grief, and the reality that grief is often "the love that has no place to land."

Christi opens up about the initial emotions she faced, the vital support from her community, and how she continues to navigate this journey with her family. She also explains how she honours Judah’s memory and helps others through the Judah Brown Project.

Christi emphasises that while she is still navigating her grief, she has found purpose in helping others. She offers practical suggestions for supporting those experiencing loss and reflects on her own journey of faith, wrestling with anger and deep questions after her son's death. Finally, she highlights the need for water safety education and legislation to prevent drownings, particularly among young children. Don’t miss this incredibly powerful and moving story.

In this episode, you will discover:

  1. How sharing our pain and grief can encourage others to share their own experiences.
  2. That grief is a complex, ongoing process.
  3. The crucial role of support from friends, family, and community in navigating grief.
  4. The importance of respecting and supporting individual grieving processes.
  5. How honouring the memory of a loved one and creating traditions can provide comfort and healing.
  6. Practical gestures and presence can make a difference for those grieving, even if friends and acquaintances aren't sure what to do.
  7. The importance of stepping in to offer help, even if it's not perfect, as people in pain may not know what they need.
  8. Grief is a lifelong journey, with the second year after a loss often being particularly challenging.
  9. The need to be sensitive to children's experiences and emotions during times of grief and loss.
  10. The importance of water safety education and legislation in preventing drownings, especially among young children.

    11. ...and more!

    Links to guest:

    • Judah Brown Project
    • Judah Brown Project Bereavement Resources
    • Judah Brown Project Facebook page

      • Support Groups in the US:

      • Compassionate Friends

        • Support Group for Kids in Houston, TX USA:

        • Bo's Place

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