E136: Hope Comes to Stay [Noticing and Naming Grief]-- Clarissa Moll

In this conversation, Clarissa Moll shares her profound journey through grief after the loss of her husband, Rob. She discusses how grief has reshaped her life and her mission to help others navigate their own experiences of loss. Clarissa emphasizes the importance of community, the role of writing in her healing process, and how to support children dealing with grief. Her latest project, a children's book titled 'Hope Comes to Stay,' aims to provide a resource for families to understand and process grief together, highlighting the coexistence of sadness and hope.You'll learn:Grief can change the contours of our lives.Life continues to move forward, even in grief.Children need trusted adults to help them navigate grief.Grief is a companion that can be carried through life.It's important to talk about grief openly with children.Community support is vital in the grieving process.Grief can be jumbled with happy memories, and hope can coexist.About ClarissaClarissa Moll is an award-winning writer and podcaster who helps bereaved people find flourishing after loss. Clarissa’s writing appears in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, RELEVANT, Modern Loss, Grief Digest and more. She co-hosted Christianity Today’s “Surprised by Grief” podcast and produces Christianity Today's flagship news podcast, "The Bulletin." Clarissa’s debut book, Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving After Loss, was a best-selling new release in 2022. She is the author of the Beyond the Darkness Devotional, Hurt Help Hope: A Real Conversation about Teen Grief and Life after Loss, and Hope Comes to Stay.Connect with ClarissaWebsite:https://www.clarissamoll.com/Books:https://www.clarissamoll.com/booksSocial Media:IG: @mollclarissaFinally, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and SHARE!  Make sure you don't miss a thing by subscribing on your favorite podcast platform and share so that all your friends can find us too! Connect with ErinIG @erincucciowww.erincuccio.comOrder Any of Erin's Books  HERE