Grief doesn’t just happen to us—it transforms us.

Grief is messy. It’s complicated. And sometimes, it takes us years to realize how deeply it has shaped us.

In this powerful episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss, Wayna Berry sits down with Mimsy Hebron—an author, speaker, artist, and ordained minister—to explore the unexpected ways grief reshapes our lives. Mimsy shares her deeply personal journey of losing both parents within a year, navigating the challenges of caregiving, and rediscovering her own identity after loss.

Together, they discuss the weight of grief, the resilience it demands, and the surprising moments of humor that can arise even in the darkest times. The conversation touches on the complexities of relationships, singleness, and the importance of self-care when life forces us into roles we never expected. Mimsy also shares insights into her work as an advocate for education, her creative passions, and how storytelling becomes a powerful tool for healing.

Through raw honesty and heartfelt wisdom, this episode is a reminder that even in loss, there is life—and in grief, there is growth.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in grief, this episode is for you.

Topics Discussed:

•  The weight of caregiving & grief – How taking care of a loved one changes you before they even pass.
• Faith & grief – Wrestling with God in the hardest seasons of life.
• Losing your identity in grief – When caregiving, loss, and life changes make you question who you are.
• The pressure to “be strong” in ministry & leadership – Why faith leaders struggle to grieve openly.
• Finding unexpected humor in loss – The lighter side of grief, including funny dementia moments.
• The transformation that happens in grief – How pain forces us to grow in ways we never imagined.

Key Takeaways:

1. Grief transforms us. It’s not just about missing someone—it’s about learning who we are without them.
2. Caregiving is its own kind of loss. You don’t just grieve a person’s passing; you grieve the version of yourself that existed before.
3. Faith doesn’t take away grief—but it carries us through. Mimsy shares how leaning into her faith helped her process loss.
4. Self-care isn’t selfish. Even an hour a day of respite can help caregivers maintain their emotional well-being.
5. Laughter & grief coexist. Sharing humorous memories helps us keep the spirit of our loved ones alive.
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Key Quotes:

“The second lesson that I learned is that grief doesn’t just happen to us, it transforms us.” “Hold on, Life is worth living even when you want to let that life go” ~ Mimsy Hebron

Shoutouts & Mentions:

Books by Mimsy Hebron: So You’re Single, Get Over It, Voices of Hope & Voices of Inspiration (Collaborations with JenLoving)
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis' Head Start/Early Head Start – Advocating for early childhood education.
Revival Hearts Podcast by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

This episode is a powerful, heartfelt look at grief, faith, and the strength it takes to rebuild after loss.

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