In this powerful and emotional episode of What’s Your M.E.S.S.?, host Tracey D. Armstrong sits down with Laura Gable, who shares her journey of grief, spiritual growth, and resilience after the passing of her husband. Laura speaks candidly about the overwhelming loss that left her feeling isolated, mentally paralyzed, and unprepared for the responsibilities her husband once took care of. She opens up about how she had to relearn basic life tasks, such as writing checks and driving, tasks her husband had always managed, leaving her sheltered and dependent. But Laura’s challenges didn’t stop there. She was also ostracized by her church community, an institution that had once been her source of faith and support. She reflects on the heartbreaking moment when she realized her husband had been right about the church, and how being called out and shamed as a woman of faith left her feeling even more isolated and betrayed. This episode is not just about the grief of losing a loved one; it’s about how Laura managed to break free from paralysis—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—and find herself stepping into a new season of spiritual excitement and growth. Subtopics Covered in This Episode: • Grieving the Loss of a Spouse Laura talks about the shock and disbelief she experienced when her husband passed away, leaving her feeling helpless and unprepared for the practical responsibilities of life. • Relearning Life After Loss Laura recounts how she had to learn basic tasks like writing checks and driving after years of relying on her husband to handle everything. This sudden shift forced her into a painful but transformative journey of independence. • Mental Paralysis and Emotional Trauma She describes the mental paralysis she experienced in the aftermath of his death, feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. The emotional weight of losing her husband left her feeling paralyzed both mentally and emotionally. • Betrayed by the Church Laura opens up about how she was ostracized by her church, an institution she had placed her faith in, and how being called out as a widow made her question everything she once believed. This betrayal only deepened her grief and sense of isolation. • Finding a New Spiritual Season Despite the trials, Laura shares how she has stepped into the most exciting spiritual season of her life. She discusses how she broke free from the trauma and betrayal, finding new strength and purpose in her journey with God. Why You Should Watch This episode is a deeply inspiring story of resilience, faith, and transformation. Laura’s raw and honest account of her grief, mental paralysis, and betrayal will move you to reflect on your own life’s struggles and encourage you to push through your darkest moments. Her journey of finding strength in the face of overwhelming challenges will leave you ready to embrace your own spiritual breakthrough. Tune in to the What’s Your M.E.S.S.? podcast for more incredible stories of overcoming life’s most difficult challenges. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes that encourage, engage, and empower you to take control of your life and your M.E.S.S.! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/whats-your-mess-mentalemotionalsocialstatus/exclusive-content