#204 // Why Grief Leaves You Exhausted — And the Hidden Burden Making It Worse

August 2025 Grief Roadmap Mentorship Is Now Open!

Enrollment is open now through Sunday, August 17!
The Grief Roadmap is a 12-week mentorship experience for grieving moms who are ready to receive faith-based teaching and process their pain in a Christ-centered community.
If you're longing for support, direction, and healing—this is your invitation to join us now.
The course begins Wednesday, August 21, and the doors will close Sunday night August 17th. 

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Have you said to yourself lately, “I’m just so tired”?
Grief is exhausting — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But there’s a hidden burden that can make it even heavier: carrying everyone else’s expectations for how you “should” grieve.

In this episode, I’ll help you see why this invisible weight is draining you and what you can do to lay it down. You’ll hear from Rachel, a mom who discovered that setting healthy boundaries wasn’t selfish — it was the key to protecting her peace in grief.

We’ll explore:

• Why grief exhaustion is different from any tiredness you’ve felt before

• How other people’s opinions about your grief can multiply your fatigue

• Biblical truths that show boundaries are God’s idea, not just a human coping tool

• How to create space to grieve your way without guilt

Friend, you don’t need permission from anyone else to walk through grief the way God is leading you. When you release the pressure to keep everyone else comfortable, you open the door to healing, rest, and a lighter load.

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Grief Mentor Resources:

Seven Free Ways The Grief Mentor Can Support You:

1. Free Grief Survival Guide – The exact steps I used to keep me alive in that first year. Download your free copy at The Grief Mentor Website(scroll to the bottom of the page).

2. Free Grief Masterclass – A two-day event packed with tools to help you navigate grief, available on my website. The Grief Mentor Website Need access to Day 2? Reach out, and I’ll send it to you!

3. Teresa’s Grief Worship Playlist – Music is hard, I get it. But this playlist gave me courage for tomorrow and confidence for the future. Find it at the bottom of my homepage or reach out if you need the direct link.

4. Weekly Newsletter – Encouragement straight to your inbox every Tuesday with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and links to both podcast episodes. Become A Grief Mentor Insider

5.  The Grief Mentor Blog – A new way to support you with faith-filled encouragement in your grief journey. The Grief Mentor Blog

6. Monthly Support Group – A safe space where we say our children’s names, share our stories, and find hope together. Next meeting: June 26th, 2025 Join The Support Group

7. The Grief Mentor Podcast-Released twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

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