# 231// When Grief Feels Unsafe — 5 Truths to Help You and Those You Love Through This Season

There are moments in grief when nothing in your world feels steady anymore. Your body feels on high alert, your mind keeps scanning for danger, and your heart feels afraid in ways you can't fully name. If this season has stirred up those feelings of unsafety, you're not alone. Today's conversation speaks directly into that tender, vulnerable place. You'll hear from two women who understand this depth of grief on both a personal and professional level. Erin Nelson—who has endured the loss of her husband, her mother, and her son—is also an advanced certified trauma practitioner who's spent more than 20 years supporting grieving families. She's joined by Colleen Montague, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works closely with parents and children in the aftermath of loss. Together, they offer a compassionate, grounded perspective on fear, faith, family grief, and why it's so normal to feel unsafe after someone you love dies. In this episode, you'll learn… why grief can make your whole body feel unsafe—and how God gently restores steadiness how children, teens, and adults experience grief differently inside the same family simple ways to stay grounded when fear pulls you into the past or the future why community matters more than ever when grief feels overwhelming Here are the resources mentioned in today's conversation: Book: When Grief Comes Home: A Gentle Guide for Living Through Loss While Supporting Your Child by Erin Nelson & Colleen Montague — available on Amazon: When Grief Comes Home Jessica's House (California) — a grief support center for children and families: https://www.jessicashouse.org NACG (National Alliance for Children's Grief) — search for a grief program near you by entering your ZIP code: https://nacg.org The Dougy Center — the first grief center for children in the U.S., offering nationwide resources: https://www.dougy.org As you listen, my prayer is that your heart feels met, seen, and steadied. God is not distant from your fear—He's already holding you in it. When you're ready, press play and let this conversation remind you that you don't have to walk through this season alone.   Grief Mentor Services ✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays This season carries so much weight, and I want to make sure you have the support you need. That's why the Holiday Flash Offer is extended through December 15. When you book your 1:1 session, you'll also receive my brand-new printable guide: Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms. 👉 Book your session:Here Free Support Group  Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand. 💙 Join the group: Here Free Resources  Survival Guide • Masterclass Day-1 (reply for Day-2) • Worship Playlist • Weekly newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tues & Sat) 📚 See all free resources: Here — Teresa, Your Grief Mentor