366: When Grief Hits Without Warning

Grief can hit without warning in the middle of an ordinary day, or even a genuinely good one. A song, a familiar scent, an innocent comment, or something as simple as seeing our child’s favorite cereal can suddenly bring the pain rushing back. Sometimes we know exactly what caused it; other times, the sadness or anxiety arrives before we understand why. In this episode, Laura talks about these unexpected grief moments, why the words used to describe them may feel different to each pareavor, and what can help when one happens in public or while driving. Most importantly, she offers the reassurance that being caught off guard by grief does not mean you have gone backward or lost the healing that has already taken place. Links Mentioned in this episode: Find out more about The GPS Hope Grief Cruise in October, 2027. Free printable guide: Rebuilding Your Life: A Gentle Guide Toward Hope and Healing After Child Loss. If this episode stirred something in your heart, you’ll find gentle Weekly Reflection Questions waiting for you in our Patreon community. Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Johnathan Andrews was born on September 15 and is forever 32. Rodney Lorenz was born on September 18 and is forever 49. Marco Diosdado was born on September 18 and is forever 34. Cali Minor was born on September 19 and is forever 19. Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.   Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at [email protected]. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.