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January 1, 2025 50 mins

Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Janet Boxx, a mother who has faced indescribable trauma and loss in her family. Janet shares her profound journey, beginning with the stillbirth of her son, Cole, the developmental disorders of her daughters Gracen and Katie, the tragic loss of her daughters Bethany and Katie in a car accident, and the impact of Gracen's resulting disabilities.

Through her story, Janet emphasizes the importance of reconciling grief with faith and how she uses her pain to educate others about loss, child disability, and trauma. She runs a blog, speaks in defensive driving classes, and facilitates biblical grief support groups. Janet's vulnerability about her struggles is a testament to the healing she has found in Jesus. No matter how deep the pain, Janet exemplifies that hope still exists.

In this episode, we discussed:

  • Navigating multiple traumas/losses
  • Do I have PTSD?
  • Feeling invalidated by others
  • Spoon theory, emotional energy, and how it relates to grief
  • The importance of Scripture in our healing
  • Reaching acceptance/approval of God's choices
  • Trusting in God's sovereignty (this is hard!)
  • Physical protection vs. spiritual protection
  • Jesus' love for us demonstrated on the cross
  • "Suffering well" for the Kingdom

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