79: Processing Loss + Finding Hope When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn

Processing loss and grief from a sudden health diagnosis (or as in the case of my family two days ago, unexpected job loss) is never easy. Many of us are grieving and processing loss because of the effects of living in a pandemic. Or maybe you're working through the 5 stages of grief as you looking for hope for hard times such as general life disappointment, the loss of a spouse or the sudden death of a loved one. As Christian women how can we find hope during trials and renew our thoughts so that we can address the emotions of grief and loss but also enjoy peace in all circumstances as the Bible promises?

Today I’m sharing with you in real time how I’m processing grief and loss. I want to share with you an inside peek to:

some of the ways I’ve been processing grief and loss (the good and not so good)
how grief and loss are sometimes processed in our brains (and the brain's desire to keep us safe),
how the 5 stages of grief can help us move through the emotions, and
how our faith can bring us lasting hope and peace.

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I'm learning in real time how to cope with sudden loss and I want to encourage you if you are also going through a hard time and need help processing the emotions of loss and grief from traumatic events.

My goal in today's episode is to give you some practical tips for coping with loss and traumatic events–including an ability to have deep godly compassion and kindness for yourself during this time–so that you can begin the grieving and healing process with hope.

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About Alicia Michelle

As a Bible teacher, author and professional Christian life coach, Alicia Michelle empowers women to cultivate a closer walk with Christ through her Connected Bible Community, and other 5Rs Bible Study™ resources; and to find life balance and overcome negative thought patterns through her signature coaching programs (Reset Life Balance Group Coaching; The Mindset Makeover). As host of the Vibrant Christian Living Podcast, she inspires thousands of women each week with practical tips and powerful inspiration on how they can create the life of their dreams and live out God’s best plan for their lives. Alicia is also the creator of the Spiritual Growth Rhythm,™ a simple way for anyone to apply biblical truth and connect with God in less than 10 minutes a day. Alicia is a wife to her best friend and husband of 19 years, and a mom of four very vibrant children (ages 17 to 8). Follow her on Instagram at @vibrantchristianliving and learn more about the Connected Bible Community and group coaching programs at VibrantChristianLiving.com.