In this tender episode of Seen & Known, Leona sits down with writer and fellow Propel alum Carmen Meurer to talk about the quiet grief of parental estrangement—the ache of the empty chair at the table. Carmen shares what led her to begin writing for estranged parents and how this often-unspoken loss carries layers of heartbreak, silence, faith wrestling, and enduring hope.
Together, they explore what it means to grieve a relationship that is still living, how faith is stretched when prayers feel unanswered, and the power of friendship in seasons that feel isolating. If you are a parent carrying an unseen ache—or love someone who is—this conversation offers gentle companionship and a reminder that God sees the empty chair and sits with you in the waiting.
