I Choose to Live

Episode 1: Learning to Encourage Myself Through Grief🎙 Welcome to the first episode of The Healing Space Podcast! 🎙This episode is deeply personal and marks the beginning of a healing journey—not just for me but for everyone who is navigating the weight of grief. Today, on what would have been my son’s birthday, I choose to honor his memory by sharing my story, my struggles, and my path toward healing.🔹 In This Episode, I Share:The devastating loss of my son to gun violence and how it reshaped my world.The raw and honest struggles I faced in my grief process.How I learned to encourage myself when I felt like I had nothing left to give.Why choosing to heal doesn’t mean forgetting, but rather carrying the love forward.Words of encouragement for those walking through their own grief journey.💡 Key Takeaways:Grief is not linear—there is no “right” way to grieve.Finding ways to honor our loved ones can be a powerful step in healing.Encouraging yourself is an act of faith, resilience, and self-compassion.You are not alone—healing is possible, and you deserve support on this journey.📌 Join the Conversation: I invite you to share your thoughts, your own experiences with grief, or the ways you encourage yourself in difficult moments. Let’s create a space of healing, support, and hope together.🔔 Subscribe to The Healing Space Podcast and stay connected as we continue to journey through faith, healing, and restoration.💛 Today, I choose to honor my son’s memory by standing in my healing—and I pray that you find the strength to do the same.