EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 19 MIN
The SPARKLE Beneath the Numbness
from You Are More, With Emily Cave Boit · host Emily Cave, Stories and Strategies
Send a message direct to EmilyCan grief and gratitude truly coexist in the same breath? Emily opens up about the emotional weight of April, a month steeped in memory, trauma, and reflection following the loss of her husband, Colby. Now five years into her grief journey, Emily shares the intense waves of numbness, anger, and unexpected sparkles of hope she felt while navigating this year’s anniversary alone in California. From medical triggers and hospital flashbacks to quiet acts of kindness and bittersweet birthday traditions, she illustrates the push and pull of healing. With authenticity and grace, Emily reminds listeners that even amid heartbreak, love lingers, connection matters, and it's okay to not have it all figured out. This episode is a moving reminder that sparkle can still exist—even in the shadows.Listen For:1:27 Sparkle vs. Numbness: The Battle Within4:29 Anticipatory Grief Is Its Own Monster8:47 The Flip Switch: From Anger to Acts of Kindness12:11 Easter’s Weight: When Faith Feels Heavy13:20 Birthday Reflections: The Joy & Pain of Remembering17:15 Love Is Still Alive: The Power of Showing UpContact Emily:Instagram | Website
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