I'm so pleased today to be joined by Clarissa Moll—an award-winning writer, podcaster, and author of the bestselling book Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving After Loss.  While Clarissa is not a grieving parent, I invited her to the show because of the practical insights she offers about parenting grieving children. In this episode, she shares her personal journey as a widow and how she’s found hope and healing through faith, community, and creativity.  Her wisdom, born from walking alongside her own children through loss, speaks directly to the challenges many of us face as we support our kids through heartbreak.Clarissa shares the inspiration behind her newest book for children, Hope Comes to Stay, a gentle and beautifully written story that helps young readers understand and process grief. If you’re a parent navigating your own sorrow while trying to care for your child’s heart, this conversation will offer comfort, language, and hope.In this episode, we discuss:Clarissa’s journey after the sudden death of her husbandHow Beyond the Darkness offers practical, compassionate help for grieving heartsWhat it means to parent children who grieveTools and language to help kids process lossThe inspiration behind her new children’s book, Hope Comes to StayHow faith and lament can live side by sideWhat flourishing after loss can look like for familiesWhether you’re grieving yourself or walking alongside your children in their grief, Clarissa offers a tender reminder that healing is possible—and that you’re not alone on this journey.Resources Mentioned:Beyond the Darkness by Clarissa MollHope Comes to Stay (Clarissa’s new children’s book)Hurt Help Hope (Clariss'a book written with her teen daughter, Fiona)Clarissa’s websiteI would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! (Though I read every message, I am unable to respond through this format.) ** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: [email protected]

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