Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode of Healing Starts with the Heart, Sharon Brubaker opens the door to a topic many avoid—your grief story. Not the polite, watered-down version, but the real, raw, unfiltered story of what happened, what you felt, and what you still carry. Sharon explains why telling this story—first to yourself and then to others—is a necessary part of healing. She shares how the truth of our pain holds the key to transformation, connection, and true emotional release.

Whether you’ve lost a person, a dream, a relationship, or a piece of yourself—this episode invites you to step into your truth, name your grief, and be seen in your pain without shame or apology.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why your real grief story matters more than the “acceptable” version

• The physical, emotional, and spiritual toll of holding your story in

• How your brain and body record every detail of trauma and grief

• The difference between what we tell others and what we need to tell ourselves

• How society pressures us to hide our pain—and why that compounds it

• The power of grief storytelling in community and connection

• Sharon’s personal grief stories—and how they continue to evolve

• The freedom and healing that come from speaking your story out loud

Journal Questions for Reflection:

• Who were you before your loss, and who are you now?

• What part of your story have you never said out loud?

• What do you still carry in silence?

• What changed in your life that no one else sees?

• What would it feel like to tell the truth about your grief story?

• What is something you lost beyond the person—was it safety, identity, future plans?

• What do you want the world to know about the depth of your pain?

Conclusion:

Your grief story matters. All of it. Not just the death or the loss, but what it did to your soul, your routine, your identity. And while you may have been taught to hide your pain, Sharon reminds us that real healing starts when we stop editing our story to protect others. Speak the truth. Say what happened. Say what still hurts. Because when you tell your story, you make room for healing—not only for yourself but for others walking this same painful road.

Contact Us:

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