In this episode of the Let's Heal Queen podcast, Karen Hawkins and Fatisha Streater discuss how grief can affect marriages. They are joined by guest Treena Shivers, who shares her personal experience of how grief impacted her own marriage. The conversation highlights the lack of recognition of grief as a major factor in divorce statistics and emphasizes the importance of communication and empathy in navigating grief within a marriage. The hosts and guest also discuss how grief can affect other relationships and friendships. In this conversation, Karen Hawkins and her guests discuss the impact of grief on relationships, particularly marriage. They share personal experiences of how grief affected their own marriages and offer advice on how to navigate grief within a relationship. They emphasize the importance of self-care, forgiveness, open communication, empathy, and grace. They also highlight the role of faith in healing and the need to lean on God during times of grief. The conversation concludes with the reminder that suffering is a part of the Christian walk and that choosing to heal is a powerful decision. Keywords grief, marriage, divorce, communication, empathy, relationships, friendships, grief, relationships, marriage, self-care, forgiveness, communication, empathy, grace, faith, suffering, healing.

• Grief is often not recognized as a major factor in divorce statistics, despite its significant impact on marriages.
• Communication and empathy are crucial in navigating grief within a marriage.
• Grief can also affect other relationships and friendships.
• Recognizing and addressing the effects of grief on relationships is essential for maintaining healthy connections. Grief can have a significant impact on relationships, including marriage.
• Self-care is crucial during times of grief. It's important to prioritize one's own well-being and mental health.
• Open communication, empathy, and grace are essential for maintaining a healthy relationship while grieving.
• Faith plays a significant role in healing from grief. Trusting in God and leaning on Him can provide comfort and strength.
• Suffering is a part of the Christian walk, and choosing to heal is a powerful decision.

• The Impact of Grief on Marriages
• The Overlooked Role of Grief in Divorce Suffering as a Flex in the Kingdom of God
• Forgiveness and Patience in the Healing Process

• "Nowhere in the top 10 reasons for divorce does it say grief."
• "Grief is love with no place to go."
• "Grief can make you go out having an affair."
• "I need to make sure that I can still show up for me."
• "I need to be able to show up for me so that one day I can show up for you again."
• "I also found myself in a place of knowing that I needed to put myself first in my grief process."