I don’t believe all things happen for a reason. Yet, I do believe with God we can make meaning from what has happened. In this episode of the ‘Can You Just Sit With Me?’ podcast, I welcome Leah Turner, author of ‘The Freedom to Feel’, to share her journey through profound personal grief and trauma. Leah shares her experiences dealing with multiple losses including her father’s cancer, her mother’s cancer diagnosis, a tragic house fire, and her son’s struggle with addiction. This conversation is chalked with so many truths about how to sit with God in the midst of grief and trauma.
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Knowing somebody that’s walked the path before you really helps because you realize there is hope on the other side of it. Even if it doesn’t look like you thought it would look like.
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In her book, Lea encourages readers to view pain and suffering as an invitation to connect with God rather than a problem to be solved. She shares her own journey of grief, revealing that there is no formula for coping with loss but rather an opportunity to embrace emotions and find comfort in a God who understands. Get the book here.
Main Points
- Navigating Multiple Losses
- Confronting Grief
- Importance of Community
- Finding Strength Through Faith
Episode Talking Points
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
- 00:13 Meet Leah Turner: A Journey Through Grief
- 01:02 A Personal Story of Addiction and Shame
- 04:31 The Impact of Multiple Losses
- 10:13 Finding God in the Midst of Suffering
- 20:24 Coping Mechanisms and Community Support
- 27:51 Words of Encouragement and Closing Remarks
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About the Guest
Lea Turner is a heartfelt, empathetic writer and speaker who longs to meet and encourage us in our pain. Joyfully broken through three years of her family struggling with trauma and loss, including death, cancer, losing everything to a house fire, drug addiction, loss of a dream, and heart surgery, has made her a reluctant expert on grief. Lea is a soulful listener and wisdom seeker passionate about walking with grieving people through trauma, pain, and loss. She lives in Mississippi with her husband and five kids, making her a northern girl stuck in a southern world. Connect with here at https://leaturner.com/.