[Ep 133] Can You Just Sit With Me? A Conversation About Grief with Natasha Smith

Grief impacts all of us in different ways. And today, I want to share a special conversation I had with Natasha Smith. Natasha has a book that is releasing today called Can You Just Sit With Me? And, my friend, it is such a lovely book. She shares her grief story and then she writes about some of the things you'll hear us talk about today: ·       Types of grief ·       Iterations of healing ·       Feelings of grief and loss ·       Telling our stories ·       Collective grief ·       And how to handle grief when it feels overwhelming I know that grief isn't always a fun topic. But I dare say that what Natasha shares is both encouraging and hopeful. Be sure to reach out to her after the episode ends to thank her for sharing with us today, and be sure to grab a copy of her book, as well. Kari   MEET NATASHA: Natasha Smith is a wife, mom, and NC native. She is a writer, speaker, and podcaster, who shares stories on faith, family, and grief. She has inspired others through her writing for over 12 years. Her work has appeared in Guideposts and Focus on the Family print publications. And Her View From Home, TODAY Parents, Pray with Confidence, and other e-publications.   CONNECT WITH NATASHA: ·       Website ·       Book: Can You Just Sit With Me?   RELATED EPISODES: ·       Episodes 9 + 10: Supporting a Friend Through Grief (And Walking Through It Yourself) with Karen Altizer ·       Episode 50: Gritty Faith in the Midst of Grief with Prayer Artist Jessy Paulson ·       Episode 93: After the Flowers Die: An Honest Talk About Grief with Author Renee Leonard Kennedy ·       Episode 102: Sitting with Others in their Grief and Loss with Grief Coach Julie Lynn Ashley ______ >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 Ways to Encounter God on the Pages of Your Journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Journal Gently: An 8-week program designed to help you process grief and trauma with God http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently >> Written Spiritual Direction: Recognize God's presence in your pain http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection