by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Dec 6, 2022 | Blog, Grief
How often have people tried to console you after the loss of your loved one with the cliché, “Thank God you have your memories”? My memories were my worst nightmare! They were a constant reminder of my loss. They brought me no consolation. Yet, for others, they browse...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, Despair, Grief, Narcisstic Abuse, Trauma
Isn’t thanksgiving supposed to flow out of a heart that is grateful, joyous, blessed beyond measure, and in awe of God’s goodness? What then shall we do with the pain of enduring seasons of grief, trauma, and despair? Surely, the darkness of these events which cloud...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Grief
Often quoted sayings leave me befuddled: Let go of your grief, wash your face, and get on with your life; lean into your grief; don’t let your grief define or destroy you, etc. What do these mean to a grieving person? Does any of this help or does it hurt? How...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Oct 11, 2022 | Blog, Despair, Grief, Trauma
“Let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus”Hebrews 12:1 As a track and field athlete, I learned a few things about “shedding encumbrances” and...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Sep 22, 2022 | Blog, Grief
Living With Grief? How do you make it through this difficult season? Coping with death is vital to your mental health. It is only natural to experience grief when a loved one dies. The best thing you can do is allow yourself to grieve. There are many ways to cope...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Sep 22, 2022 | Blog, Grief
As I journeyed through widowhood, I couldn’t help but notice the striking similarities between the stages of healing from a physical versus emotional wound, such as grief. Healing is painful, but understanding the process should give you hope and encouragement...
