Have you ever felt like life suddenly went dark?

Like you were walking through a tunnel you never expected and felt unsure how long it would last, wondering if you’d ever see light again?

In this episode of Catholic Moms in the Middle, I share a powerful reflection inspired by traveling through the mountain tunnels of Italy and Switzerland. What began as an ordinary journey became a beautiful reminder of how God walks with us through the hardest seasons of life.

Whether you are facing disappointment, grief, divorce, loneliness, uncertainty, exhaustion, or simply a season where life feels heavy, this episode will remind you that you are not alone in the darkness.

I share:

the difference between climbing mountains and walking through tunnels
why some seasons require strength while others require surrender
how God provides lights, helpers, and hope even in the darkest places
three practical ways to keep moving forward when you cannot yet see the light

If you’ve been tired of being strong…
if your healing feels slower than expected…
if you’ve been questioning where God is in the middle of your pain…

I pray this conversation will encourage your heart and remind you that the tunnel is not your final destination.

Because even in the darkness, God is still guiding you home.

Jennie Guinn is a Catholic life coach and founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. She accompanies midlife women through divorce, grief, and major life transitions, helping them encounter God’s healing and rediscover their purpose.