Surviving the shock of sudden loss: Mollie's Widow Journey (Part 1)

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*Note: You might notice a little echo in parts of this conversation.  Podcasting isn't always perfect, and while I did my very best in post editing, some audio echos and quicks couldn't be fully fixed.  Thanks for your grace and for sticking with it. Mollie's story is truly worth hearing!

In this Part 1 conversation, Mollie shares shares the heartbreaking story of losing her first husband, Ashley, and the deep grief that followed. She reflects on their life together, the challenges they faced, and the profound impact of grief on her and their son, Colton.  This episode is powerful in her walk through the grief and the strength to keep going through her life's darkest chapter.  

Takeaways from Mollie: 

• Mollie and Ashley's love story was vibrant and full of life.
• Grief can feel overwhelming, like a bomb exploding in your life.
• It's important to allow yourself to be a mess during grief.
• Support from family and friends is crucial in times of loss.
• Wrestling with faith is a common experience in grief.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Grief and Love
03:10 The Early Days of Loss
03:43 Remembering Ashley: A Life Full of Love
07:10 The Roller Coaster of Marriage and Family Life
08:19 Facing Genetic Challenges
09:56 The Day Everything Changed
16:37 The Decision to Let Go
21:17 Telling Colton: The Worst Day
23:41 Navigating the Aftermath of Loss
31:10 The Importance of Support
36:38 Judgment and Personal Decisions
39:30 Wrestling with Faith
42:04 Whispers of Wisdom to My Past Self

Contact Mollie if her story resonated with you:
FB: Mollie Hamilton
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CF3c1cMVj/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🎧 A big shoutout to Zach King for jumping in and helpingme clean up the audio on this episode, Part 1 and Liz Davis' story. So grateful for his help behind the scenes.
Connect with Zach:  [email protected]
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