Episode 93: How to Face Your Grief Head-on with Mary Austin Hall

Today I’m offering you a masterclass in grieving well. One day—maybe even today—you will look at your story and see the very thing you prayed you'd never see. You could numb out and absolutely no one would blame you. But you have another option. It's harder, but so much better.

Today, in my most tender conversation ever on The GoodHard Story Podcast, my strong-yet-soft sister-in-law Mary Austin Wolf Hall shares the treasures she's found in the deep darkness of a late term miscarriage. She’s faced her grief head-on as an act of faith and I’ve been changed by witnessing it.

Here’s a preview of what we’ll unpack:

• How we can prevent unprocessed grief
• What felt most comforting after her loss
• Finding the right proportions of mourning and distraction
• What to do when the platitudes don’t feel satisfying

If you want to face your grief head-on when the time comes, this episode is for you.

Friends, my conversation with Mary Austin will focus on late term miscarriage and infant loss. I pray God will use our words to encourage those of you who are ready to hear them. If this discussion doesn’t feel supportive to you today, please feel free to skip today’s episode.

Show Notes:

MEND Coffee and Goods: https://www.mendcoffee.com/

Treasures in the Dark: https://a.co/d/7JrkmFv

Dark Clouds Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop: https://a.co/d/bC8aXBN

Empty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy by Pam Vredevelt: https://a.co/d/enkfvtb

Risen Motherhood Podcast Grief mini-series: https://www.risenmotherhood.com/grief

Scriptures referenced in this episode:

Job 42:10-13

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