“I still carry deep sadness for my 18-year-old self, but I also hold onto the hope of God’s ongoing healing, acknowledging that it’s a lifelong journey. It’s okay to feel sorrow for the traumatic events in our lives while remaining expectant of God’s goodness.” HopeHealingTraumaBrokenness Book:Seen: Experiencing God's Tenderness After Brokenness Source: Seen: Experiencing God's Tenderness After Brokenness
“Still tethered to an IV and woozy from anesthesia, Maria held Jonah and anointed him with her tears. She pressed her face to his, trying to freeze this final moment in her memory. She inhaled the smell of her newborn, ran her nose over his soft cheeks, and said goodbye.” DeathHopeGriefDyingTraumaInfant Book:Seen: Experiencing God's Tenderness After Brokenness Source: Seen: Experiencing God's Tenderness After Brokenness