In this second half of my conversation with Keallie Wozny, we shift from Trevor’s story to what it looks like to live in the aftermath of his death.

Keallie shares with honesty and clarity about the questions that so many suicide loss parents carry — questions like why and could I have done something to prevent this? She reminds us that while those questions are natural, we are not always given the answers we long for — and learning to trust God with the unknown becomes an important part of the journey.

We also talk about the realities that aren’t always openly discussed:
the stigma surrounding suicide loss, the fear that suicide might be an unforgivable sin, and the uncertainty some parents carry about their child’s eternity. Keallie gently points listeners back to the truth of Scripture and the character of God — merciful, compassionate, and trustworthy.

Throughout this conversation, Keallie offers deeply practical insight drawn from her own experience:

• The physical toll of grief and how it affects the body
• The importance of community and being cared for by others
• How to approach milestones, anniversaries, and unexpected triggers
• Why seeking “signs” from loved ones can be misleading—and how to instead recognize God’s presence
• What it looks like to worship, even when you don’t have the strength to sing

She also shares simple but powerful encouragement for those early in their grief journey — that joy does return, even if it looks different than before. As she beautifully puts it, grief and joy can coexist.

Click HERE to listen to the first half of my conversation with Keallie.

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