S5 E9 Exposing Our Grief with Carina Fraser
Shownotes
Talking about grief brings mixed emotions. Some avoid it whereas others fully embrace it. Our guest this week is a strong believer that pain needs to be witnessed, that vulnerability is essential to being loved and loving another, and that the only way to deal with pain (and consequently grief) is to immerse oneself in the trenches of it.
Carina Fraser is a Catholic widow, mother, artist, and author. At 28 years old she lost five children in miscarriages, as well as her husband in a ten month span. Her grief prompted her to start an Instagram page called @thatCatholicwidow, which she uses as a way to work through much of her loss and give words to thoughts and feelings that can often be ignored. Now two years later Carina continues to use her faith and her grief to bring beauty and comfort to those around her. She has one surviving son.
Our Guest
Carina Fraser is a Catholic mother, artist, and author. She was born in Toronto, Ontario and received her post-secondary education at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy in Barry's Bay, ON. You can reach her at @that.catholic.widow @viduafidelis
Books and products by Carina Fraser
My Easter Activity Book: For Catholics' https://a.co/d/7ZlKNPo
'Lent & Easter Picture This! Catholic Edition: A Look and Find Activity Book' https://a.co/d/0ECzyIK
'Advent & Christmas Picture This! Catholic Edition: A Look and Find Activity Book' https://a.co/d/dqgByRu
'My Christmas Activity Book: For Catholic Kids' https://a.co/d/83ksJpl
'Picture This! Catholic Edition: A Look And Find Activity Book' https://a.co/d/hzaN7oT
'The Catholic ABC Book' https://a.co/d/hJZhWpf
'The Catholic Colouring Book: For All of God's Bigger Children' https://a.co/d/hIOdKbH
'Holy Family Intimate Moments: Catholic Colouring Book' https://a.co/d/isJ8NGz
Grief Books:
'Til Death Do Us Part' https://a.co/d/dwLq8KI
'When Words Fail, Shut …the F*** Up' https://a.co/d/9FX9KPw
Links
“In Heaven We’ll Meet Again by Fr. Francois Rene Blot
Scripture
“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be still.” Exodus 14:14
“Jesus wept.” John 11:35. God doesn’t ignore sadness.
Prayer for the souls of: Keegan Fraser, souls of babies lost to miscarriage and abortion, Lina Cirami, Giuseppe Cirami, Claudio Serafino, Emma Brydson, and Ambrose Walton.
Journaling Questions
Carina admits that social media gave her a voice to share when she herself could not talk verbally about grief. Why do some find it a place of consolation where as others may stay clear?
How can social media be used to help others connect in grief?
Who has been someone that has been a surprising comfort to you in your grief journey? How can you show your appreciation for them?
What do you consider the time that grief “should be over?”
How is Carina’s story an example that anger with God does not mean abandonment?
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com.
God Bless!
