62| Grief After Parent Loss: You Don’t Have to Be Strong All the Time

Grief After Parent Loss: You Don’t Have to Be Strong All the Time Summary of the Episode:

When you lose a parent, people often say, “You’re so strong.” But what happens when you don’t feel strong at all—when you’re exhausted from holding it together and hiding the weight of your grief?

In this episode, I share my personal story of wrestling with the pressure to be “the strong one” after losing my dad. Together, we’ll uncover why God never asked you to carry grief alone, how hidden emotions leak when left unprocessed, and where true strength is really found. Through Scripture and honest reflection, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to fake strength—God’s grace is enough to meet you in your weakness.

If you’ve been putting on a brave face while crumbling inside, this episode will encourage you to lay down the mask and lean into God’s presence for healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why God never called you to carry grief on your own
• How unprocessed emotions resurface in unhealthy ways
• Where true strength comes from when your own runs out

Key Takeaways:

• Grief is too heavy to shoulder alone—Jesus invites you to rest in Him (Matthew 11:28–30, ESV).
• Suppressing emotions doesn’t heal them; bringing them honestly to God opens the door to His comfort (Psalm 34:18, ESV).
• Real strength isn’t willpower—it’s God’s power made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV).

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Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn