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Experiencing Denial in The Unexpected Grief

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Experiencing Denial in The Unexpected Grief
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Denial is our body’s way of protecting us from the reality of our situations, but sometimes we get stuck there. In this episode, Carrie discusses this stage of grief: some reasons we get stuck, the risks of being stuck in denial, and some practices for moving beyond it.

April 22, 2025

Resources:
Jason Gray: Remind Me You’re Here
By The Brook Registration
Faith Storytellers
Book: Extraordinary Kids
Verses Mentioned: II Peter 1:3, John 18

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*This podcast features honest conversations with special needs parents and faith-filled guests. While I deeply value the stories and insights shared, the views and opinions expressed may not always reflect my own. Any resources listed are shared for reference, not necessarily a personal recommendation. I invite you to listen with spiritual discernment and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in what you hold onto and set aside.

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