Unlocking Joy After Grief | Christian Grief Support, Life After Child Loss, Bereavement, Hope and Healing for Grieving Moms

36 | Having a Bad Day? 7 Ways You Can Survive Hard Days Missing Your Child

Sometimes you just have a plain old bad day. Either you wake up missing your child or a wave of grief knocks you down and you find it hard to come back from it.
 
What do you do? 
 
It can be hard to feel like you can turn the day around when it starts going south. Almost like you’ve fallen in a pit of quicksand that’s pulling you down and you don’t see any way to escape it. 
 
No worries friend! I’m here with 7 things you can do the next time you’re having a hard day missing your child. I pray that these tips will help you survive the next time a bad day hits.
 
🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:
Ep. 17 | The Power of Distractions in Your Grief Journey
Ep. 16 | Sleeping After Child Loss: 5 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep After Losing Your Child
 
✨Free Resources:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar
FREE Facebook group for grieving moms
 
💚Connect With Me:
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

35 | The ONE Thing That Helped Me Survive After Losing My Child

If you were to ask me... Courtney, what is the one thing that helped you get through after losing Sam? 
 
What would I say? What is the one thing that helped me survive? 
 
Well my friend, in today's episode, I tell you. And I also will let you know how you can use this same thing in your grief journey to help you make it too. 
 
✨Free Resources:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar
FREE Facebook group for grieving moms
 
💚Connect With Me:
Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com  
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

34 | 3 Simple Ways to Create a Peaceful Home

When we’re walking through our grief journey anything we can do to help bring some peace to our lives is helpful!
 
So today I wanted to bring you 3 simple ways you can make your home a place of peace. These things are NOT hard at all! And most of them will cost you nothing!
 
I pray that as you listen to this episode it will give you some ideas that you can implement inside of your own home!
 
🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:
YouTube channels: Clutterbug and The Minimal Mom
Plant Therapy Oils: Chill Out blend, Worry free blend, Tranquil blend (Kid Safe)
 
🤗Help Support My Ministry
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlockingjoy 
 
✨Free Resources:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar
 
💚Connect With Me:
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

33 | How my Lifesaver Verse Has Kept Me From Drowning in my Grief Journey (Plus how you can find yours!)

There are a few things that have been critical in me being able to make it after losing my child. One of those things, without a doubt, is my lifesaver verse. 
 
So what is a “lifesaver verse”? And how can you find yours?
 
In this episode I go all into what this is and how I’ve used it in my own grief journey to help keep me from drowning in my grief. 
 
I pray that the Holy Spirit will help you be able to find the one that’s perfect for you and your journey. 
 
🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse
 
🤗Help Support My Ministry
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlockingjoy 
 
✨Free Resources:
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar
FREE Facebook group for grieving moms
 
💚Connect With Me:
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

32 | Stepping Out in Faith - Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back!

Stepping out in faith and doing something that God has called you to do can be so scary. 
 
What if it wasn’t God telling you to take that step?
How is it going to work out? 
How will I know what my next step is supposed to be?
 
The fear of not knowing can hold you back from doing what you feel God is telling you to do. 
 
This recently happened to me. I had God telling me to do something, but I was scared out of my mind! I had NO IDEA how it was going to work out!
 
But I’m here to tell you that it not only worked out, it exceeded my expectations!
 
Listen to my story and be encouraged if God is telling YOU to step out in faith. Don’t let fear hold you back from the blessings God has for you!
 
🤗Help Support My Ministry
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlockingjoy 
 
✨Free Resources:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar
FREE Facebook group for grieving moms
 
💚Connect With Me:
Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com 
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

31 | How to Meditate as a Christian

Meditation. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear that word?
 
Is it how God defines meditation - or is it how the world defines it?
 
This short episode is actually a clip I pulled out of another episode. After pulling it out I realized I wanted to share it with y’all! So in this little baby episode we dive into what meditation is, what God says about meditation, and if you should meditate at all.
 
I pray this episode blesses you!
 
🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar
 
🤗Help Support My Ministry
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlockingjoy 
 
✨Free Resources:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse
FREE Facebook group for grieving moms
 
💚Connect With Me:
Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com 
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

30 | The Power of God’s Love as a Grieving Parent

Valentine's Day is next week. And when I think about love, I can't go without talking about the greatest love I've ever experienced...
 
The love of God in my grief. 
 
After I lost Sam, the depth of my pain and sadness was so very deep, but God met me with love that was equally as deep. 
 
So this episode is dedicated to him, the one who has been there for me every moment since we lost Sam and will be there for me every moment until I see him again.
 
The one whose love is literally the glue that has held me together. 
 
And this love is the greatest love that was ever given - which produced the greatest gift that we will ever receive as grieving parents...
 
Hope.
 
🤗Help Support My Ministry
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlockingjoy 
 
✨Free Resources:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar
FREE Facebook group for grieving moms
 
💚Connect With Me:
Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com 
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

29 | How Does Grief Affect Your Body and Mind? 5 Ways to Start Healing After Grief

Grief affects every part of us - emotionally, mentally, and physically. 
 
Anyone who has walked through deep grief will know the effect of grief mentally and even on our physical body.
 
So how do we start healing after grief?
 
Today I wanted to talk through 5 things we can do to bring healing mentally and physically so we can better process our thoughts and emotions during this journey. 
 
And remember it’s just that - a journey. Show yourself lots of grace and kindness 💚
 
🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:
Ep. 16 | Sleeping After Child Loss: 5 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep After Losing Your Child - 
50 Grief Journal Prompts
 
🤗Support My Ministry
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlockingjoy 
 
✨Free Resources:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar
FREE Facebook group for grieving moms
 
💚Connect With Me:
Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com 
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

28 | How to Find Joy in Your Grief Journey

In my grief journey after losing Sam, there have been many times that I’ve experienced joy and sadness all at the same time. But an important lesson I’ve learned is, feeling joy again IS POSSIBLE! 
 
I know it doesn’t seem like you will ever feel anything but sadness (especially if you’re early in your grief journey), but I want to encourage you that feeling joy again is possible. And I share with you 5 things you can do to experience the joy of the Lord daily in your life. 
 
🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:
Ep. 27 | 4 Ideas to Breathe New Life Into Your Daily Quiet Time
Ep. 25 | Finding New Purpose in Life After Losing Your Child: A Simple Way You Can Start Today
Ep. 21 | In Memory Of: 5 Ways to Honor Your Child After They Go to Heaven
Ep. 22 | Stop the Scroll! A Step-by-Step Plan to Reduce Social Media Usage
 
✨Free Resources:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar
FREE Facebook group for grieving moms
 
💚Connect With Me:
Etsy Shop >> unlockingjoyshop.etsy.com 
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

27 | 4 Ideas to Breathe New Life Into Your Daily Quiet Time

Is your daily quiet time getting a little stale? Are you tired of doing the same thing day after day and are looking for a way to freshen it up, make you excited to spend time with Jesus again?
 
We’ve all been there!
 
But no worries - I’ve got you friend! In this episode I bring you 4 things that you can do to help bring a new excitement to your quiet time.
 
I pray that you can use one of these ideas to help bring a new spark into the most important part of your day.
 
🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:
My Bible
Free SOAP Download
Bible Study Pinterest Board
 
✨Free Resources:
Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 
31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/
 
💚Connect With Me:
Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 
Connect >> courtney@unlockingjoy.com
Facebook >> @unlockingjoy
Instagram >> @unlockingjoy