Episode 13: The Pressure to Be Fine: Navigating Grief with Authenticity

In this episode of Broken Vessels Podcast, Carrie Ann dives into the unspoken pressure many grievers feel to appear “fine” while navigating profound loss. She shares deeply personal reflections on her own grief journey, the challenges of responding to well-meaning but hurtful comments, and how the lyrics of a song gave her language for her pain.

Through faith, vulnerability, and practical insights, Carrie Ann explores how embracing our true, authentic selves—grief and all—can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections. This episode offers compassion and understanding for grievers and helps others better support those enduring loss.

Join the conversation as we walk this journey of grief together, finding strength in brokenness.