238.0 Snort Laughing to Ugly Cry: How to Manage the Paradox of Grief.

2025-09-21

Show Notes Grief isn’t neat and tidy — it’s a paradox. One minute you’re sobbing uncontrollably, the next you’re laughing at a memory that fills your heart. It can feel crazy and disorienting… but it’s actually normal. This episode unpacks the emotional whiplash of grief — how gratitude can live beside deep sorrow, how peace can sneak in through panic, and why all those contradictions are part of your healing. Through the story of Monica’s life and loss — and a profound encounter with a grieving mother of four — yo...

Show Notes

Grief isn’t neat and tidy — it’s a paradox. One minute you’re sobbing uncontrollably, the next you’re laughing at a memory that fills your heart. It can feel crazy and disorienting… but it’s actually normal. This episode unpacks the emotional whiplash of grief — how gratitude can live beside deep sorrow, how peace can sneak in through panic, and why all those contradictions are part of your healing.

Through the story of Monica’s life and loss — and a profound encounter with a grieving mother of four — you’ll gain language and insight to better understand your own grief journey.

If you’ve ever asked “Am I doing this wrong?” — this episode will comfort you with a resounding “No, you’re not.” You’re just grieving. And healing. At the same time.

📖 Scripture Encouragement:

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” — 2 Corinthians 4:8

❤️ Takeaway Reminder:

You’re not doing it wrong. Grief is messy and full of opposites. Let yourself feel it all — the snort laughs and the ugly cries. There’s healing in both.

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