The Unspoken Truth: Grappling with Grief and Rediscovering Purpose

October 07, 2023

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In this deeply personal episode, Edward confronts the emotional aftermath of losing his wife, Julee, after 34 years of marriage. He shares the importance of honesty in facing grief and how it helps him rebuild his life – and his faith and hope in God. He delves into the complexities of dealing with loss and pain, especially in the context of mental health and societal taboos. The episode offers insight into finding a new sense of purpose through life's most harrowing trials. It concludes with essential resources for anyone grappling with suicidal thoughts, reinforcing that even in darkness, there is always hope.

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Edward Grinnan is Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Strategic Content Development for Guideposts, a global leader in inspirational publishing founded by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale in 1945. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Yale University. He began his career at Guideposts in 1986 expecting to spend only a year there. In 1999 he was named Editor-in-Chief. He is a longtime contributor to Guideposts’ bestselling annual devotional, Walking in Grace, and blogs regularly for Guideposts.org as well as recording sleep stories for the Abide app which feature adventures with his golden retriever, Gracie. A Journey of Faith is his third book for Guideposts, following The Promise of Hope and Always By My Side. He and Gracie divide their time between New York and Western Massachusetts, hiking the many mountain trails.