Tangled Grief Blog

Climbing Out of the Bowl of Grief

Julie Spears

Published on: 11/08/2025

A tender look into climbing out of grief's "bowl," a raw and evolving experience that deepens with time. It highlights the shift from mourning a child lost to pondering the adult they'd become. This piece shares a personal journey of learning to pray, trust divine guidance, and believe in quiet dreams, affirming that victory emerges through consistent effort and knowing you're not alone. Ultimately, it's a compassionate invitation to connect, share your truth, and find authentic healing in shared experience.

Child Loss

You Don't Have to Fight This Battle Alone: Understanding God's Promise

Julie Spears

Published on: 04/08/2025

Deuteronomy 1:30's promise of divine intervention means God picks your battles, leads the charge, acts decisively, finishes what He starts, and gives you the victory. This piece offers deep comfort and reassurance to those feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, reminding them they don't have to carry every burden because God is actively fighting for them.

Child Loss

Your Nervous System Is Grieving Too

Julie Spears

Published on: 28/07/2025

Grief's impact isn't just emotional; it profoundly affects your nervous system and entire body. That chest pressure, brain fog, and shallow breathing aren't weakness—they're your biology's way of responding to trauma. This piece explains how your system is working overtime to protect you and offers simple, gentle practices to soften that internal grip, allowing your body to find relief and create space for continued healing.

Child Loss

Why You're Pushing Away the Connection Your Soul Craves

Julie Spears

Published on: 21/07/2025

The quiet isolation following child loss often leads to mere survival, masking a deeper disconnect. Learn how grief's protective mechanisms can inadvertently silence your inner voice and obscure who you truly are. Discover the power of creating dedicated space to acknowledge your authentic self and reconnect with others, without needing a rigid plan or feeling fully "ready."

Child Loss