The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Grieving People with Addictions with Dawn Ward
Host Michelle Lazurek talks with author and ministry leader Dawn Ward about the quiet and complicated grief that comes when someone you love is still living but no longer the person they used to be. Dawn shares what it was like to walk with her sons through addiction and how ambiguous grief affected her heart, her faith, and her daily life. She opens up about the fear, loneliness, and exhaustion she carried and how God met her in small but meaningful ways. Her story brings comfort and encouragement to anyone facing a similar season.
What You’ll Learn
• What ambiguous grief is and why it can feel confusing and heavy
• How to trust God when you cannot fix the situation
• Why prayer, support, and honesty matter during hard seasons
About Dawn Ward
Dawn Ward is the author of From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children and co author of several books for women. She has more than 30 years of ministry experience and leads a support community for Christian moms whose children struggle with addiction.