Unlocking Joy After Grief | Christian Grief Support, Life After Child Loss, Bereavement, Hope and Healing for Grieving Moms

If you were to ask me... Courtney, what is the one thing that helped you get through after losing Sam? 

What would I say? What is the one thing that helped me survive? 

Well my friend, in today's episode, I tell you. And I also will let you know how you can use this same thing in your grief journey to help you make it too. 

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar

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Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com  

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When we’re walking through our grief journey anything we can do to help bring some peace to our lives is helpful!

So today I wanted to bring you 3 simple ways you can make your home a place of peace. These things are NOT hard at all! And most of them will cost you nothing!

I pray that as you listen to this episode it will give you some ideas that you can implement inside of your own home!

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YouTube channels: Clutterbug and The Minimal Mom

Plant Therapy Oils: Chill Out blend, Worry free blend, Tranquil blend (Kid Safe)

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✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

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There are a few things that have been critical in me being able to make it after losing my child. One of those things, without a doubt, is my lifesaver verse. 

So what is a “lifesaver verse”? And how can you find yours?

In this episode I go all into what this is and how I’ve used it in my own grief journey to help keep me from drowning in my grief. 

I pray that the Holy Spirit will help you be able to find the one that’s perfect for you and your journey. 

🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse

✨Free Resources:

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

Stepping out in faith and doing something that God has called you to do can be so scary. 

What if it wasn’t God telling you to take that step?

How is it going to work out? 

How will I know what my next step is supposed to be?

The fear of not knowing can hold you back from doing what you feel God is telling you to do. 

This recently happened to me. I had God telling me to do something, but I was scared out of my mind! I had NO IDEA how it was going to work out!

But I’m here to tell you that it not only worked out, it exceeded my expectations!

Listen to my story and be encouraged if God is telling YOU to step out in faith. Don’t let fear hold you back from the blessings God has for you!

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar

💚Connect With Me:

Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com 

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

Meditation. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear that word?

Is it how God defines meditation - or is it how the world defines it?

This short episode is actually a clip I pulled out of another episode. After pulling it out I realized I wanted to share it with y’all! So in this little baby episode we dive into what meditation is, what God says about meditation, and if you should meditate at all.

I pray this episode blesses you!

🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse

💚Connect With Me:

Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com 

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

Valentine's Day is next week. And when I think about love, I can't go without talking about the greatest love I've ever experienced...

The love of God in my grief. 

After I lost Sam, the depth of my pain and sadness was so very deep, but God met me with love that was equally as deep. 

So this episode is dedicated to him, the one who has been there for me every moment since we lost Sam and will be there for me every moment until I see him again.

The one whose love is literally the glue that has held me together. 

And this love is the greatest love that was ever given - which produced the greatest gift that we will ever receive as grieving parents...

Hope.

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar

💚Connect With Me:

Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com 

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

Grief affects every part of us - emotionally, mentally, and physically. 

Anyone who has walked through deep grief will know the effect of grief mentally and even on our physical body.

So how do we start healing after grief?

Today I wanted to talk through 5 things we can do to bring healing mentally and physically so we can better process our thoughts and emotions during this journey. 

And remember it’s just that - a journey. Show yourself lots of grace and kindness 💚

🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:

Ep. 16 | Sleeping After Child Loss: 5 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep After Losing Your Child - 

50 Grief Journal Prompts

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar

💚Connect With Me:

Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com 

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

In my grief journey after losing Sam, there have been many times that I’ve experienced joy and sadness all at the same time. But an important lesson I’ve learned is, feeling joy again IS POSSIBLE! 

I know it doesn’t seem like you will ever feel anything but sadness (especially if you’re early in your grief journey), but I want to encourage you that feeling joy again is possible. And I share with you 5 things you can do to experience the joy of the Lord daily in your life. 

🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:

Ep. 27 | 4 Ideas to Breathe New Life Into Your Daily Quiet Time

Ep. 25 | Finding New Purpose in Life After Losing Your Child: A Simple Way You Can Start Today

Ep. 21 | In Memory Of: 5 Ways to Honor Your Child After They Go to Heaven

Ep. 22 | Stop the Scroll! A Step-by-Step Plan to Reduce Social Media Usage

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

Is your daily quiet time getting a little stale? Are you tired of doing the same thing day after day and are looking for a way to freshen it up, make you excited to spend time with Jesus again?

We’ve all been there!

But no worries - I’ve got you friend! In this episode I bring you 4 things that you can do to help bring a new excitement to your quiet time.

I pray that you can use one of these ideas to help bring a new spark into the most important part of your day.

🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:

My Bible

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Bible Study Pinterest Board

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

Community is so important in this grief journey. Losing a child can make you feel so alone. 

But I'm here to tell you that you do NOT have to walk this road alone!

There are so many options for you when it comes to having a support system in your life. Today I'm going to dive into 3 different places you can look for a community to walk alongside you. 

Plus we never need to forget the one who will never leave us, the one who started walking this journey with you from the very moment you lost your child, the one who will be with you every step until we get to heaven and see our babies again. 

And he is so very, very faithful.

🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:

I no longer have my Facebook community. However, While We're Waiting is a great Chrisitan Facebook community for grieving parents.

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy