<p data-start="343" data-end="454">Grief often comes with change—not just in what we’ve lost, but in <em data-start="409" data-end="454">who we no longer recognize ourselves to be.</em></p> <p data-start="456" data-end="819">In this episode of <em data-start="475" data-end="491">Grieving Well,</em> Iris Peterson Bryant explores the tender experience of <strong data-start="547" data-end="573">grieving identity loss</strong>—the silent sorrow that follows the death of a spouse, a parent, a job, or a role we once cherished. Through personal reflection, Scripture, and gentle encouragement, Iris invites listeners to name this hidden grief and find hope in the becoming.</p> <p data-start="821" data-end="957">Whether you've walked through a major life transition or simply feel disconnected from who you used to be, this episode will remind you:</p> <p data-start="959" data-end="1159">🕊️ You are not lost to God—even when you feel lost to yourself.<br data-start="1023" data-end="1026"> 🕊️ Your grief is valid, even when it's invisible to others.<br data-start="1086" data-end="1089"> 🕊️ You are not starting from scratch—you’re starting from experience.</p> <p data-start="1161" data-end="1294">Plus, Iris shares three powerful journal prompts to help you reflect on identity, transition, and what you’re ready to carry forward.</p> <p data-start="1161" data-end="1294"> </p> <p data-start="1161" data-end="1294"> </p> <p data-start="1301" data-end="1333"><strong data-start="1301" data-end="1331">Mentioned in this Episode:</strong></p> <ul data-start="1334" data-end="1489"> <li data-start="1334" data-end="1393">Psalm 139:14 – “You are fearfully and wonderfully made”</li> <li data-start="1394" data-end="1444"><a href="https://irispbryant.com/griefsupport">Grieving Well Support Group</a> (Eastern NC area)</li> <li data-start="1445" data-end="1489">Journaling prompts for identity reflection</li> </ul> <hr data-start="1491" data-end="1494"> <p data-start="1496" data-end="1611">💛 Subscribe to <em data-start="1512" data-end="1527">Grieving Well</em> and walk with us as we hold space for sorrow and remember that healing is possible.</p> <p data-start="1613" data-end="1733">🌐 For more support and details on our local gatherings, visit <a href="https://irispetersonbryant.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1676" data-end="1732">irispbryant.com</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://irispetersonbryant.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">irispetersonbryant.substack.com</a>