Healing From Loss

Whether it is the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship, there is no pain greater than that of loss. Marie Xochitl had lost loved ones before and felt that pain. Suddenly she found herself in a new place in life, facing a pain she had never faced before and a loss she never anticipated facing: divorce. She felt sorrow, grief, pain, sadness, fear that she wasn't enough and fear that she would never be loved again. She road the roller coaster of emotions to the bottom and then she decided to make a change. In today's "Moving Forward Moment," Marie speaks candidly and from her heart about her struggles, her lessons learned, her greatest sources of inspiration, and what got her to pick herself up off the bottom, and begin making her way to the top. Marie offers practical advice and guidance to anyone who has endured loss on what you can do to help yourself heal and move forward. With love, Jesse Brisendine P.S. If you would like to contribute to "Moving Forward Moments," please message me.

Anger is a common emotion after loss and if it is not dealt with it can fester and create chaos on the quality of your life. In today's Moving Forward training we dive into some ways to address and deal with anger as well as the importance of forgiveness and why it is an absolute must for healing.

10 years ago Bridgey's husband died unexpectedly. Faced with a life altering and unexpected lost, Bridgey, like perhaps you did, felt uncertain about the future and alone. In today's Moving Forward Moment, Bridgey talks about her life since losing her first husband, what she has done to shift from grieving to healing, and how important being a part of a community is for those wanting to heal and move forward. It is my hope that you will find tremendous value as Bridgey shares from the heart about what she believe can help you heal too. With love, Jesse P.S. If you would like to contribute to "Moving Forward Moments," please message me or leave comment below.

Christina has experienced several tragedies in her life, but the hardest has been the loss of her 22 year old son in 2013. The night he was killed in a car accident, Christina knew he was gone as she waited for the police to come knock on her door and deliver the horrible news. Since his loss Christina has remained open to connecting with him and allowing a new relationship to be created with her son in the present. In today's Moving Forward Moment Christina talks about, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful parts about humanity - that we can still have connections with our loved ones after they are gone. She shares some of the ways her and her son connect and how being open to him, has allowed her to heal and move forward. i hope you find as much value in Christina's interview as I have. With love, Jesse

In 2007 Lisa's best friend was killed in a car accident. This marked the beginning of a succession of losses where nearly every year for the next 10 years, Lisa lost a loved one. She (as perhaps you have) struggled. She struggled to be herself again. She struggled to get back to "normal." She struggled to be "ok" for the benefit of others. In today's "Moving Forward Moment," Lisa shares what has been most challenging for her as well as how learning to be selfish has been essential in helping her heal and move forward. I hope you find as much value in Lisa's interview as I do. :) With love, Jesse Brisendine P.S. If you would like to contribute to "Moving Forward Moment's," please message me.

2 years ago Donna Kinnard Friend learned her husband had lung cancer. Just a few short months after his diagnosis, her husband passed away. The loss was as tragic as it was sudden. Many days were spent crying in silent trying to put on a strong face. In today's "Moving Forward Moment," Donna shares her story of losing her husband, the struggle of life after loss, and the decision she made to stop crying and start focusing on living. Donna shares from the heart as she talks about her journey from pain to finding and creating happy again. I hope Donna's story touches your heart and inspires you as much as it has mine. :) With love, Jesse

Kristina Roberts had the perfect family and perfect life. She lived in a small town with her husband and kids. Life was good. Then one day her husband, who had always been the strong one, fell into a dark place - a place he could not pull himself out of. Tragically Kristina's husband took his own life. In today's "Moving Forward Moment," Kristina shares her story of losing her husband, the struggles in dealing with all the unknown's + uncertainties + fear, and the amazing changes she has made to pick up the "pen," and commit to writing a next chapter of her choosing in the story of her life. . Kristina shares from the heart as she talks about her journey from being overwhelmed and uncertain to finding purpose and happiness again. I hope Kristina's story touches your heart and inspires you as much as it has mine. :) With love, Jesse

Over 37 years ago Dakiea met the love of her life. 18 months later they were married. They shared a beautiful life together. In 2009 her husband got sick. The doctor's said he would not make it, but Dakiea did not lose faith. Her husband was eventually able to return home and Dakiea assumed the role caregiver. As time went on his condition worsened, but their love never diminished. 11 months ago, her husband passed away. In today's Moving Forward Moment, Dakiea shares her story of losing her husband, trying to find herself, and the most important daily things she does that are helping her heal and move forward. With love, Jesse P.S. If you have a story of healing and moving forward you would like to share please message me or leave a comment here and I'll reach out to you. We are all in this together and your story just might be the light someone else needs to help guide them out of the dark.

10 years ago Stephanie David Tipton lost her sister. The loss rocked her to core and lead to her putting up a "grief wall." This wall affected every facet of her life including her health and her relationship with her husband. In today's "Moving Forward Moment," Stephanie shares her story of losing her sister, the cost of staying trapped behind her wall, and what life is evolving into now that she has begun to tear her wall down. Stephanie shares from the heart as she talks about her struggles after loss and the magical new connection she is forming with her sister. I hope Stephanie's story touches your heart and inspires you as much as it has mine. :) With love, Jesse

In today's "Moving Forward Moment," Carole shares her story of losing her husband, hitting rock bottom, then deciding that there was still a lot of life left to live for herself and her children. Carole shares from the heart as she talks about her struggles after loss and what she is doing now to create her happiness. I hope Carole's story touches your heart and inspires you as much as it has mine. :) With love, Jesse