155 — The Impact of Loss on Teens with Clarissa and Fiona Moll

On today's episode we chat with Clarissa Moll and her daughter Fiona about their journey through grief after the loss of Clarissa's husband and Fiona's father. They discuss the impact of grief on their lives, the importance of community and trusted adults, and how they have found healing and growth through their faith. The conversation highlights the ongoing nature of grief, the hidden gifts it can bring, and the role of parents in supporting their grieving children. Clarissa and Fiona also share insights from their upcoming book, 'Hurt Help Hope,' aimed at helping teenagers navigate their own experiences of loss.

Clarissa Moll is an award-winning writer and podcaster who helps bereaved people find flourishing after loss. Clarissa’s writing appears in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, RELEVANT, Modern Loss, Grief Digest and more. She co-hosted Christianity Today’s “Surprised by Grief” podcast and produces Christianity Today's flagship news podcast, "The Bulletin." Clarissa’s debut book, Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving After Loss, was a best-selling new release in 2022. She is the author of the Beyond the Darkness Devotional, Hurt Help Hope: A Real Conversation about Teen Grief and Life after Loss, and Hope Comes to Stay (forthcoming 2025).

You can find more at https://www.clarissamoll.com/

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