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8 Things I’ve Learned About Grief in 8 Years

It’s been 8½ years since I lost my husband, Ralph, and a little over two years since I lost both of my parents. Through all the tears, hard days, good days, and plenty of leaning on Jesus, I’ve learned a LOT about grief.

In this episode, I’m sharing 8 lessons I’ve learned along the way—including why we ...

Some dates are more than just dates on a calendar. They carry memories, emotions, people, and moments we will never forget.

September 11th is one of those dates.

In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty talks about the connection between grief, 9/11, and the unexpected ways certain seasons, holidays, and anniversaries can bring memories of ...

Have you ever had one of those days when you just don't want to do anything? You know you should get up, get dressed, exercise, clean the house, return the phone call…but your motivation has completely left the building!

If you're grieving, that lack of motivation can feel even heavier. Grief can leave you emotionally and physically exhausted, making even the simplest tasks f...

After loss, fear can become a very loud voice. It can make us afraid to love again, try new things, make plans, travel, or even fully enjoy the life we still have. But what if faith could become louder than fear?

In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson gets real about the battle between fear and faith—and shares a hilarious (and slightly terrifying!)...

5 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Widow

What if you could sit down with the woman you were when you first became a widow—and tell her what you know now?

In this heartfelt episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson shares 5 things she wishes she had known as a new widow—lessons she learned through years of walking through grief, healing, faith, and rebuildin...

Why are you so tired after losing someone you love? If you've been feeling exhausted, forgetful, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself, you're not alone. Grief doesn't just affect your emotions—it impacts your entire body.

In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson explores the physical symptoms of grief, including fatigue, widow brain, brain fog, sleep strug...

Can you really die of a broken heart? It may sound like something people say after losing a loved one, but medical research shows that Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, is a real condition that can occur after intense emotional stress—especially the death of a spouse or someone you deeply love.

In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, P...

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Lost your train of thought mid-sentence? Forgotten appointments, misplaced your keys, or struggled to make even the simplest decisions after losing your husband?

You're not losing your mind—and you're certainly not alone.

In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackso...

Have you ever found yourself crying in the grocery store because you walked past your loved one's favorite snack? Or heard a song, caught a familiar scent, or driven by a place that instantly brought back a flood of memories?

You're not alone.

In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson talks about the grief triggers nobody prepares us...

The second death anniversary often brings unexpected emotions. For some women, Year Two feels even harder than the first. For others, it brings moments of peace—and sometimes guilt for feeling better.

In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty shares why grief changes after the first year, how to prepare for a death anniversary, and why there's no "right" way t...

You've probably heard it before: "Time heals all wounds." But does it really?

In this heartfelt episode, Patty shares why that familiar saying isn't the whole truth. Drawing from her own journey of losing her husband, Ralph, eight and a half years ago, she opens up about how grief can still feel like yesterday, even while living a full, joyful life today.

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What happens when the people you've been caring for are gone, and you're left wondering what to do with all the empty hours? In this heartfelt episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson shares how losing her husband, Ralph, and later both of her parents left her grieving not only the people she loved, but also the routines, purpose, and identity that came with caring for them.

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