The Gift of Grief: From Lament to Hope

Grief has a way of exposing what we usually try to hide: the unanswered questions, the anger, the tears that show up at the worst time, and the ache that doesn’t tie up neatly. Today we sit with the idea of “grief as a gift” and wrestle honestly with how that can even be true when you’re facing the death of a parent, a complicated marriage, or the lasting impact of betrayal and infidelity. If you’ve ever felt pressure to stay positive so others feel comfortable, consider this your permission ...