Finding Light in Darkness with Kelci Jager (Part 1)

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1834646/open_sms] 🎧 Episode 154: Finding Light in Darkness: A Journey Through Grief and Hope with Kelci Jager In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Kelci Jager, author of "A Million Miracles: And The One That Never Came," certified life coach, grief coach, and registered nurse.  After losing her beloved husband Collin to leukemia at age 40 following an 18-month battle, Kelci shares her powerful journey of transformation and healing while raising their four sons.  We explore: * Life before tragedy - the beautiful foundation * Navigating multiple family crises during the pandemic * The journey from critical care nurse to grief expert * Understanding grief in a grief-illiterate society * The power of hope in the darkest moments * Breaking through societal misconceptions about grief * Finding light when everything seems dark * The story behind her powerful memoir 🔑 Key takeaways: 1. Grief doesn't move in linear stages - it becomes part of who you are 2. There's no right or wrong way to grieve - each journey is unique 3. Hope serves as a crucial lifeline during times of crisis 4. Looking for light in darkness is a survival skill 5. Society's attempt to "fix" grief often creates disconnection 6. Professional experience with grief differs vastly from personal experience 💡 Quotes to remember: "No matter how dark your world looks, there is always light to be found. Always." - Kelci Jager "Grief becomes part of you when you experience a loss, when you experience trauma. It doesn't define you, but it becomes part of you." - Kelci Jager "You wouldn't have been able to do the things that were required of you that nobody should ever be required to do without hope." - Kelci Jager 🌟 Featured Insights: * The transformation of hope from a nice-to-have to a lifeline * How masking grief impacts the healing journey * The importance of sitting with grief rather than trying to fix it * The power of choosing how to respond to tragedy * The unexpected way her book came to be written 📚 Resources: * Learn more about Kelci's work: https://risewithgrief.com/ * Purchase "A Million Miracles: And The One That Never Came": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068683848?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ASNZCGKXT9HMDAHJ6P1F A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness! Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.com [http://www.evokegreatness.com] Follow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/ https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness