What do you do when life changes in an instant—and you’re left holding grief while still caring for others?

In this deeply compassionate episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Clarissa Moll, grief advocate, author, and widow, to talk honestly about loss, parenting through grief, and finding hope when the future feels unrecognizable. After the sudden death of her husband while raising four young children, Clarissa learned firsthand how isolating grief can be—and how essential community, faith, and honesty are in the healing process.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why grief is not something we “get over,” but something we learn to carry
How children experience and re-experience grief at different stages of life
The difference between healthy and unhealthy compartmentalization in parenting
Why fixing grief doesn’t help—but presence does
How to support grieving children without overwhelming them
What it looks like to ask for help when you’re exhausted and hurting
How faith can survive honest questions, anger, and lament
Why hope isn’t found in pretending pain doesn’t exist—but in trusting God within it

Clarissa also shares powerful insights on memory sharing, community support, and how grief and joy can coexist—reminding us that suffering does not get the final word.

If you’re navigating loss, walking alongside a grieving child, or wrestling with faith after heartbreak, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that healing doesn’t mean forgetting, but learning how to live again.

About Our Guest:

Clarissa Moll is a grief advocate, speaker, and author who specializes in helping individuals and families find hope after loss. She is the author of four books on grief and faith and has created bereavement resources for parents and children navigating loss together. Clarissa is passionate about helping people move from survival to flourishing—without minimizing their pain.

How This Episode Will Encourage You

This episode offers compassionate grief support, practical tools for parenting through grief, and faith-filled hope for anyone navigating the loss of a loved one. You’ll walk away feeling seen, equipped, and reminded that even in deep sorrow, God meets us with tenderness, truth, and healing.

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