Hey Caregivers,

We all know as caregivers that we’ll eventually experience the pain of our loved one passing, but we have a choice of how we face that season of our journey.

In this week’s episode of Caregiving & Entrepreneurship Reimagined Podcast, my guest, Mae Renfroe, shares how she courageously confronted losing her son, father, and brother in a short amount of time by leaning on her faith, resilience, and unwavering hope that resides within each of us.

Mae found peace and encouragement in worship music and journaling to both heal and document precious memories that helped her find her purpose amid her grief.

In this episode you'll learn:

-Simple tips for maintaining a healthy mind, body, and soul and help you cope with the many emotions that come with grief.

-Importance of building your network of support with people who are dealing with similar situations as you are.

-Giving yourself grace through the ebbs and flows of grief as you never know when something will remind you about your loved one.

-Finding ways to honor your loved ones' memory through acts of service and creative expression be it volunteering, art, writing, or something else.

-Surrendering the timeline as there’s no timeline with grief. Everyone is different and will have their own unique experience and that’s normal and the way it’s supposed to be.

Join Mae and me on this encouraging episode, where you'll not only gain a deeper understanding of grief but also discover simple ways to heal, grow, and reclaim your joy and purpose as you transition into the next season of your life without your loved one.

Connect with Mae on through: her email, website, Facebook, and YouTube, and grab her book "Holding on to Hope:  A Family's story for walking through tragedy and the hope that keeps going" off Amazon.

Connect with Melissa: via email, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Blog, and check out griefshare.org to find a Grief Share support group in your area, and be sure to like, follow and subscribe to the podcast on my blog, Spotify, Apple, or YouTube to stay updated on future episodes with the Caregiving & Entrepreneurship Reimagined podcast.

00:00:03  The Journey of Loss and Grief

00:02:32  May's Personal Losses

00:07:37  The Impact of Unexpected Loss

00:08:47  Embracing the Present Moments with Loved Ones

00:11:52  Finding Peace in Unexpected Loss

00:13:23  Comfort in Different Passings

00:15:19  Navigating Complex Emotions in Grief

00:19:36  Coping Strategies for Grief

00:19:46  The Healing Power of Music

00:20:26  Finding Solace in Prayer and Communication

00:23:15  Journaling for Healing and Transformation

00:26:01  Connecting with Loved Ones Through Shared Hobbies

00:32:53  Individual Paths of Healing Through Grief

00:35:56  Encouragement to Embrace Grieving Process

00:39:40  Finding Support Through Grief Share Group

00:44:49  Grieving with Hope and Finding Comfort in Verses