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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 13 MIN

Episode 8: When People Don’t Understand Your Grief

from Ashes Still Bloom · host CJ Rae

One of the loneliest parts of grief is realizing not everyone will understand it.In this episode, I talk about the isolation that can come when the people around you move on, say the wrong things, or don’t fully understand the weight of what you’re carrying.This is about learning how to live with that tension… and finding comfort in the God who stays close to the brokenhearted.“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18If you’ve ever felt alone in your grief… this is for you.

One of the loneliest parts of grief is realizing not everyone will understand it.In this episode, I talk about the isolation that can come when the people around you move on, say the wrong things, or don’t fully understand the weight of what you’re carrying.This is about learning how to live with that tension… and finding comfort in the God who stays close to the brokenhearted.“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18If you’ve ever felt alone in your grief… this is for you.

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