Kristine Carlson | Heartbroken Open: A Widows' Work of Unmasking Sorrow
When Kristine's husband, Richard, suddenly died of a pulmonary embolism while descending on a flight, she had no idea how much she would rely on the tools and insights she had gained while writing several of the books contained in the "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" series.
It was the teachings, many years of personal development work, writing, and support of others that gave her the means to process the grief from, what had been at that point, the most profound loss of her life.
Kristine shares what those first years looked like, as well as takes us through what life has been like beyond, and how the loss of her late husband and most recently her soul-sister friend since age 14, Melanie.
Grief brings with it gaping wounds, but if we resolve, as Kristine says, to not allow ourselves to become a victim of our circumstances, a beautiful life with joy can unfold - if we only surrender.
Learn, through this episode, ways to cope that helped Kristine get through the darkest days and lean into joy again.
RESOURCES:
- Awakening from Grief by John E. Welshons
- Debbie Ford | The Shadow Process
- Movie | Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
- An Hour to Live, an Hour to Love : The Best Gift Ever Given
- From Heartbreak to Wholeness: The Heroes Journey to Joy
- Heartbroken Open: A True Story of Coming Alive Again After Profound Loss
CONNECT:
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