In this heartfelt episode you'll hear a personal story about grief, healing, and finding unexpected peace in the simplest of moments. Charity reflects on a tough holiday season, the loss of her baby brother, and how one small meal transformed into a cherished family tradition that helped her heal. In this episode, you'll uncover the intricate relationship between joy and grief for personal growth and healing.

Key Takeaways: Learn how grief can lead to deeper joy and transformation. Discover why both joy and grief are necessary parts of the human experience. Gain practical tools for navigating the emotional complexity of joy and grief, including how to lean into both without avoiding or suppressing them.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of how embracing both joy and grief can lead to greater emotional resilience and growth.

Episode Highlights:

• Grief and Healing: Charity talks about the deep sorrow she felt after the unexpected death of her baby brother, Jeremy, and how the holidays became especially difficult.
• The Fish Stick Picnic: A spontaneous dinner of fish sticks and French bread became a moment of peace and healing. Charity shares how this moment turned into a tradition that helped her family reconnect and find joy amidst their grief.
• Joy and Grief Together: Charity explores how joy and grief can coexist, offering a powerful message about allowing ourselves to feel both. She shares how focusing on the joy in the memories of loved ones helps fill our hearts with gratitude, even in the midst of sorrow.
• Healing through Christ: Charity reflects on how healing is an ongoing journey, especially during the holiday season, and how Christ's presence has been a source of strength and peace.

This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting, and that moments of peace can emerge in the unlikeliest of circumstances.

Resources Mentioned:

• TED Women: We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it.

Call to Action: If you’re struggling with grief or need a reminder that joy and healing can be part of your journey, tune into this episode. Remember to reach out if you want support in navigating grief or find peace this holiday season.