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Can grief and gratitude truly coexist in the same breath? 

Emily opens up about the emotional weight of April, a month steeped in memory, trauma, and reflection following the loss of her husband, Colby. 

Now five years into her grief journey, Emily shares the intense waves of numbness, anger, and unexpected sparkles of hope she felt while navigating this year’s anniversary alone in California. 

From medical triggers and hospital flashbacks to quiet acts of kindness and bittersweet birthday traditions, she illustrates the push and pull of healing. With authenticity and grace, Emily reminds listeners that even amid heartbreak, love lingers, connection matters, and it's okay to not have it all figured out. 

This episode is a moving reminder that sparkle can still exist—even in the shadows.

Listen For:

1:27  Sparkle vs. Numbness: The Battle Within

4:29  Anticipatory Grief Is Its Own Monster

8:47  The Flip Switch: From Anger to Acts of Kindness

12:11  Easter’s Weight: When Faith Feels Heavy

13:20  Birthday Reflections: The Joy & Pain of Remembering

17:15  Love Is Still Alive: The Power of Showing Up

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