Navigating Grief: The Power of Connection | Hope Works

How do you deal with grief? How do you comfort those who are grieving? Grief can make us question everything—our existence, our identity, even our path in life. You may feel abandoned, alone, powerless, pointless, forgotten, condemned, unmoored, or even nothing at all. How do you ignite hope when you’re in the midst of grief?

Ally Isom shares how connection with Deity, with your true self, with your family and friends, and with your community can spark hope. Ally experienced the death of her 21-year-old daughter. The accompanying grief was like a cold, predatory darkness that was all-encompassing. Ally pled with God, “I know you have watched your children suffer and die. I need you to tell me how to navigate this darkness of grief.”

Little by little, Ally felt bits of inspiration from God and came up with four ways to navigate her grief. She believes everyone needs inspiration from God in grief, but these principles may help:

Seek light.
Be gentle with yourself.
Watch for symbols.
Serve others.

These principles are about connection: connection with God, with yourself, with your loved ones, and with others. People who experience trauma and then seek connection demonstrate greater grit and resilience. Watch and learn why these principles made all the difference for Ally.

With connection, you can feel hopeful. You are not abandoned. You are not alone.

How do you navigate grief?

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[hlegler]

"A distinct, cold, predatory darkness" is the best way I have ever heard someone describe the presence of evil. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful, Christ-centered message of hope and connection.

[itsgoodforthesoul]

My father passed away in May 2020. I needed to hear this. I am grateful. I am still processing.

[deanhall]

I lost my grandma back before thanksgiving. I read my Bible and Book of Mormon daily and I pray. It keeps me going

[naojoymatsu]

Thank you for sharing your great story! You have such a strong faith. Your powerful message and experiences in grief truly bring hope to others. How wonderful to see God’s helping hand in our lives.

[manudauphin]

My grandpa passed away in Tahiti in 2015 while I was attending BYU-Hawaii. The connection with my girlfriend, who became my wife a year later, has strengthened me. The support from some classmates helped me a lot.

[shayliereiter]

What a beautiful message. I am so grateful for connections that help through grief and pain.

[bradlowder]

This is such a powerful message for all of us - the power of connection! Each of us experiences grief in our life, and certainly will have opportunities to comfort others who are grieving. Thanks for teaching us.

[DivinePeace]

This brings comfort to my soul. I recently lost my grandma, and I needed to hear this. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

[kelseyolsen]

While I was experiencing incredible Grief I couldn't find connection anywhere. I desperately searched for it I went to my Bishop, Stake president, parents, siblings, friends.... No one I felt so alone. I prayed to God and I felt him with me but I so desperately needed a hug. An "Everything will be ok." God knew I needed this suport and prompted me to contact several people none of these people took on the call to be their for my in my desperate time of need. Eventually I did find someone. They lived states away and could only be their for me long distance. I can not tell you how greatfull I am to that person and anytime anyone needs that connection and support I am right their. I know how important it is and probably would have never known unless I experienced that for my self.

[MarleeCraig]

This is beautiful counsel. Thank you dear sister for sharing your personal testimony and journey with us, this is definitely going to help so many people. There really is nothing more endearing and precious than the sweet gentle comfort and peace of the spirit.

[WVelasco]

All of it is so true, and I feel every single one of them sometimes. That’s why I say: If I don’t think, I don’t feel and just keep going.

[alexcucho]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENLIGHTENING AND INSPIRING WORDS, MAY GOD BLESS YOU .

[beeyourselfcounselling]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing what is so personal and painful, yet inspiring and hope giving.

[kellioswald]

Thank you so much! Thanks for sharing!

[Shelia]

Thank you for sharing your grief and your testimony on moving forward after the loss of a child. It has been 18 years since my 31-year-old son was murdered, and without the Light, I wouldn't have made it. Your talk and other resources the Church has provided seem to arrive just when I begin to descend into a pit of hopelessness and grief. He lifts me up through the connection of his word, your testimony, and other resources the church has provided.

[nutmeggera]

I lost my Mom in July and have been struggling greatly with my grief. When this video popped into my feed I decided to see what she had to say. A choice I'm glad I made!

[Enrique_iglesias_ministries]

Mam God bless you... your my inspiration....thank you ....

[rapheletacurry]

Im so sorry for our loss. I really feel you

[mcswizz]

Wow, I wish you could give videos more likes

[marcelamora]

It's a great message.
Thanks alot.