Grief to Hope

In this deeply personal episode of Grief to Hope, we sit down with survivor, author, chaplain, and Bradley Center volunteer Jennifer Morris.Jennifer’s journey with grief began at just five years old when her mother died by suicide — a loss that shaped her childhood with fear, loneliness, and unanswered questions. For years, she built emotional walls simply to survive. But through motherhood, faith, and the quiet presence of people who showed up for her along the way, Jennifer began to experience something unexpected: grace.Today, she helps children and families navigate their own grief, turning her pain into purpose through her work at The Bradley Center and through her heartfelt children’s books, I Will Be With You Always, and I Will Remember You Always.This episode is a tender conversation about trauma, healing, faith, and the courage it takes to open your heart again. If you or someone you love is walking through loss, Jennifer’s story is a reminder that even in our darkest chapters, hope is still being written.Because sometimes… grief is where grace first finds us. 💙

The holidays can be especially difficult when grief is part of the season. Traditions change, emotions surface unexpectedly, and joy can feel complicated—or even out of reach.In this episode of Grief to Hope, we sit down with Hannah and Ali, facilitators at The Bradley Center for Grieving Children and Families, to talk openly about navigating grief during the holidays. Hannah first came to The Bradley Center as a grieving teenager after the death of her father just days before Christmas. Ali was her facilitator—walking alongside her during one of the most painful seasons of her life.Now, years later, Hannah returns not as a participant but as a facilitator herself—an inspiring example of post-traumatic growth and the power of paying healing forward.Together, Hannah and Ali share:What grief can look like during the holidaysHow The Bradley Center supported Hannah through loss and helped her rediscover joyPractical strategies for navigating traditions, expectations, and emotional triggersPermission to grieve differently — and to create new traditions that honor both loss and loveHow faith, support, and community can coexist with sorrowThis episode is for anyone facing the holidays with a tender heart—whether you are newly grieving, supporting someone who is, or still learning how to hold space for both sadness and hope.Because even during the hardest seasons, healing is possible—and joy can return in new and meaningful ways.

In our premiere episode, we sit down with Carrie Moore and Janice Taylor, the founders of The Bradley Center for Grieving Children and Families. Born from unimaginable loss, their story is one of courage, compassion, and a shared commitment to helping others find healing after the death of a loved one.Carrie and Janice open their hearts as they recount the tragic 1996 Coca-Cola corporate plane crash that took the lives of their husbands. In the midst of their grief, they found each other — and ultimately found purpose. Together, they transformed their sorrow into a mission to support grieving children, teens, and families through peer-based, interfaith grief support.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The deeply personal journey that inspired The Bradley Center • How faith, community, and shared experience shaped its mission • Why supporting grieving children is essential — and how it changes lives • Powerful stories of hope from families who have found healing within the center’s walls • How tragedy was transformed into a vision of interfaith acceptance, connection, and triumphWe also explore why 1 in 7 children will experience the death of a parent or sibling before age 20 — and how early, compassionate support can prevent lifelong emotional wounds.Carrie and Janice close by sharing a moving reflection on a moment when grief and grace met in their lives, offering comfort and insight for anyone navigating their own loss.Whether you are grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking stories of resilience and hope, this episode will uplift, strengthen, and remind you that none of us walk this path alone.Listen, subscribe, and join us on this journey from grief… to hope.