Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving After Loss
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Summary
Sorrow is a dark and painful road。 You don't need to walk it alone。
The Bible says that "God is near to the brokenhearted，" but what does that look like when you're lost in the darkness of agonizing grief？ How do you engage with your sorrow when the world tells you to shoulder through or move on？
Award-winning writer and podcaster Clarissa Moll knows this landscape of loss all too well。 Her life changed forever in 2019 when her husband， Rob， died unexpectedly while hiking--leaving her with four children to raise alone。 In her debut book， Beyond the Darkness， Clarissa offers her powerful personal narrative as well as honest， practical wisdom that will gently guide you toward flourishing amidst your own loss。
In the pages of Beyond the Darkness， you'll learn how to
meet and engage with loss in your everyday life，
uncover the lies the world has told you about your grief， and
point your feet toward hope and find a way to navigate your new life with loss and God beside you。
Whether you've lost someone dear to you or you're supporting a loved one as they mourn， you can learn to walk with grief。 And as you do， you might be surprised to discover the path is wide enough for another companion， the Good Shepherd of your soul。 Grief may walk with us for the rest of our lives， but Jesus will too。
The Bible says that "God is near to the brokenhearted，" but what does that look like when you're lost in the darkness of agonizing grief？ How do you engage with your sorrow when the world tells you to shoulder through or move on？
Award-winning writer and podcaster Clarissa Moll knows this landscape of loss all too well。 Her life changed forever in 2019 when her husband， Rob， died unexpectedly while hiking--leaving her with four children to raise alone。 In her debut book， Beyond the Darkness， Clarissa offers her powerful personal narrative as well as honest， practical wisdom that will gently guide you toward flourishing amidst your own loss。
In the pages of Beyond the Darkness， you'll learn how to
meet and engage with loss in your everyday life，
uncover the lies the world has told you about your grief， and
point your feet toward hope and find a way to navigate your new life with loss and God beside you。
Whether you've lost someone dear to you or you're supporting a loved one as they mourn， you can learn to walk with grief。 And as you do， you might be surprised to discover the path is wide enough for another companion， the Good Shepherd of your soul。 Grief may walk with us for the rest of our lives， but Jesus will too。
Reviews
Gracie Marett
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Though I have not lost a spouse or child， I do work in a in a place that requires me to deal with grief and loss daily。 I wanted to learn how to handle my own hurting and sorrow， as well as learn how to best love and care for hurting people around me。 Throughout the book， Clarissa encourages fellow believers to make grief your “companion” rather than carrying grief with shame， and helps to uncover the many lies associated with grief。 What does it look like to live in the “already， but not yet。” Though I have not lost a spouse or child， I do work in a in a place that requires me to deal with grief and loss daily。 I wanted to learn how to handle my own hurting and sorrow， as well as learn how to best love and care for hurting people around me。 Throughout the book， Clarissa encourages fellow believers to make grief your “companion” rather than carrying grief with shame， and helps to uncover the many lies associated with grief。 What does it look like to live in the “already， but not yet。” Clarissa gives practical advice for how to live faithfully in the midst of hurting and ultimately points to the Good Father， who is the most faithful Companion we will ever find。 I truly think this book is for everyone-those who have experienced recent loss， those who have been grieving for a long time， and those who love someone that is grieving。 One day nothing will be able to take our joy again-not even death。 。。。more
Mari Walters
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After following Clarissa’s deeply moving blog， it was a profound experience to read her book on grief。 It’s the fresh way she uses language to access human emotions and experiences， and how she weaves these memorable metaphors throughout that bring a new awareness to the myriad expressions of grief。 The most powerful illustration for me is Clarissa’s idea that grief can be a companion。 I have long pondered this concept and shared it with many because I think it’s such an appropriate and helpful After following Clarissa’s deeply moving blog， it was a profound experience to read her book on grief。 It’s the fresh way she uses language to access human emotions and experiences， and how she weaves these memorable metaphors throughout that bring a new awareness to the myriad expressions of grief。 The most powerful illustration for me is Clarissa’s idea that grief can be a companion。 I have long pondered this concept and shared it with many because I think it’s such an appropriate and helpful way to deal with grief – in all its forms。 I have already given away copies of this book， and I pray that Clarissa’s labor of love will be a healing balm to those who grieve and to those want to walk faithfully with them。 。。。more
Kathleencantwell
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Clarissa’s book is a gift to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one。 She skillfully and intimately shares details of her grief process， nuances that help others who are grieving feel safe and seen in their own grief。 It will be a companion and guide for anyone walking the road of sorrow。 It’s filled with wisdom and generous with practical suggestions on how to move forward in healing while maintaining hope。 It’s also a wonderful resource for friends who are walking with someone they love Clarissa’s book is a gift to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one。 She skillfully and intimately shares details of her grief process， nuances that help others who are grieving feel safe and seen in their own grief。 It will be a companion and guide for anyone walking the road of sorrow。 It’s filled with wisdom and generous with practical suggestions on how to move forward in healing while maintaining hope。 It’s also a wonderful resource for friends who are walking with someone they love who has experienced grief。 Beyond The Darkness will be the go to book I give to others experiencing loss。 It is honestly the best book I have read dealing with grief。 。。。more
Megan Andrews
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This book was the companion I needed to start my journey。 Grief is deeply painful and extremely lonely。 Aside from someone to walk with you in person， this is the next best thing。 There is practical， spiritual and encouraging wisdom throughout each chapter and it’s such a gift to those of us in the darkness。 Very thankful for the sacrifices the author made to put this into the world。
Ebeth
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In Beyond the Darkness， Clarissa Moll welcomes grief as her companion through the loss of her husband， rather than treating it as a thing to be dreaded or avoided。 And she invites us to do the same。 Her warm and honest writing welcomes her readers into a practical， emotional and spiritual journey through grief。 She encouragingly invites us to make room for grief and ultimately to allow Jesus to become our companion in suffering to hope。 As a Christian， she challenges the church to embrace grief In Beyond the Darkness， Clarissa Moll welcomes grief as her companion through the loss of her husband， rather than treating it as a thing to be dreaded or avoided。 And she invites us to do the same。 Her warm and honest writing welcomes her readers into a practical， emotional and spiritual journey through grief。 She encouragingly invites us to make room for grief and ultimately to allow Jesus to become our companion in suffering to hope。 As a Christian， she challenges the church to embrace grief and lament for the very real part they play in the life of the believer。 As a mother of four， she writes about the unique needs of children and their journey with grief as well。 Throughout the book， Clarissa writes honestly about pain with an undergirding of joyful hope。 I highly recommend this book and audiobook to both those who are experiencing grief and loss as well as to those who may walk alongside them。 。。。more
James Anderson
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This book is a must read for everyone because be all experience loss。 Clarissa is truly gifted in her understanding and wisdom regarding grief。
Sandy Brazel
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Clarissa's book is summed up in its title。 It is gentle。 It is a guide for those living with grief， as well as those walking alongside bereaved people giving insights and tips on how to grieve well， such that you can love your life after your loss and thrive！ I've shared what I've learned from her with friends， family， and complete strangers。 I recommend buying a copy for yourself， and at least 5 more to share with others as yours will be so well read the pages will fall out， not to mention the Clarissa's book is summed up in its title。 It is gentle。 It is a guide for those living with grief， as well as those walking alongside bereaved people giving insights and tips on how to grieve well， such that you can love your life after your loss and thrive！ I've shared what I've learned from her with friends， family， and complete strangers。 I recommend buying a copy for yourself， and at least 5 more to share with others as yours will be so well read the pages will fall out， not to mention the many places you'll highlight her words to reread again。 。。。more
Teri
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I listened to this book and cannot wait to read the hard copy。 The author made grief feel more relatable and and helped me to see that I am truly not alone。 She describes grief as a “companion” and this put into perspective so much of what I have been feeling for the last 3 years。 If you are dealing with grief or trying to understand what a loved one is going through， please do not hesitate to pick up this book。
Amanda
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Beyond the Darkness truly is a gentle guide for anyone living with the loss of a loved one。 I appreciate how Clarissa Moll lays out practical steps for those on the grief journey and for those walking in support of the grieved。 Each chapter concludes with reflection questions and gives pause to the idea of moving on and instead encourages the reader to move forward with grief as a companion。 I highly recommend this book - especially the audio version， read by Clarissa！
Tami Glasco
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Eight years into my own grief journey following the unexpected loss of my husband， I find myself constantly saying "YES！" as I read each chapter。 Clarissa beautifully articulates the reality of grief， the physical， spiritual and emotional impact of grief and the promise of hope found only in Christ。 Her insights are tender， honest and practical。 I have read many books about grief and this is by far one of the best。 I highly recommend this book。 Eight years into my own grief journey following the unexpected loss of my husband， I find myself constantly saying "YES！" as I read each chapter。 Clarissa beautifully articulates the reality of grief， the physical， spiritual and emotional impact of grief and the promise of hope found only in Christ。 Her insights are tender， honest and practical。 I have read many books about grief and this is by far one of the best。 I highly recommend this book。 。。。more
Diana
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If you have lost a loved one this is a great book for you。 Clarissa writes with compassion and knowledge of the sorrows and grief we face when we have lost a loved one。 This book has helped me so much after the loss of my husband， Mike。
Christine Miles
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A beautifully written guide to surviving loss。 Clarissa does a wonderful job of writing what she has experienced through her own personal loss and her research on grief。 It is easy to relate to what she shares。 Throughout her book， she manages to impart wisdom on dealing with grief while at the same time communicating a sense of encouragement and hope for the future。I highly recommend！
Joan Dedman
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Beyond the Darkness， by Clarissa Moll is a beautifully written book on grief and all it entails。 It is honest and truthful。 Clarissa is a gifted writer and pours her heart out to her readers。 If you have lost someone close or know someone else walking through grief consider this book。 As a Griefshare facilitator I am always looking for new resources and this will move to the top of my list。 Thank you Clarissa！
Teresa Montalvo
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Does talking about death make you feel uncomfortable？ For many of us it does。 It is a difficult subject。 Should it be？ Clarissa Moll has found a fresh approach to a conversation we need to be willing to start and embrace。 She has lost much; she has gained much comfort in the one that comforts us。 She shows us how He walks along side of us while grief is with us too。 Perhaps you have not lost a person that has altered your world， but you may have someone that has。 This book would be such an ongoi Does talking about death make you feel uncomfortable？ For many of us it does。 It is a difficult subject。 Should it be？ Clarissa Moll has found a fresh approach to a conversation we need to be willing to start and embrace。 She has lost much; she has gained much comfort in the one that comforts us。 She shows us how He walks along side of us while grief is with us too。 Perhaps you have not lost a person that has altered your world， but you may have someone that has。 This book would be such an ongoing comfort and nice gift that will keep giving long after the food trains， friends and family have drifted away。 Walking through grief should never be done alone。 Grief awareness is much needed in this season and our society。 We should not run from the subject， but run into it and start the conversation with those we love。 It needs to become comfortable and not feared。 This would also make a great book to use for a reading club or study。 At the end of her chapters Clarissa has left you with a few questions which makes for great conversation starters。 If audible is your favorite way to “read” a book， well you are in for a special blessing！ Clarissa reads her book to you and her voice is pleasant and her passion comes through in her expression of her written words！ 。。。more
sharon
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This book is so beautiful， so gentle with so much encouragement！！ Thank you Clarissa for putting beautiful words to this beautiful pain and new companion "Grief"。 I am learning to walk with Grief and my hope and prayer is that many read your book that they may make friends with this new beautiful although painful companion！ This book is so beautiful， so gentle with so much encouragement！！ Thank you Clarissa for putting beautiful words to this beautiful pain and new companion "Grief"。 I am learning to walk with Grief and my hope and prayer is that many read your book that they may make friends with this new beautiful although painful companion！ 。。。more
Pam Henker
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Clarissa's sharing of her journey since her Robs death offers a voice of hope to the griever。 Her way with words and analogies makes it so easily relatable。 Not only is it a book of HOPE， but also a ln excellent tool for one walking beside a grieving soul。 Thank you to Clarissa for being transparent and vulnerable sharing her heart and soul。 Clarissa's sharing of her journey since her Robs death offers a voice of hope to the griever。 Her way with words and analogies makes it so easily relatable。 Not only is it a book of HOPE， but also a ln excellent tool for one walking beside a grieving soul。 Thank you to Clarissa for being transparent and vulnerable sharing her heart and soul。 。。。more
James Anderson
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This book is a must read for everyone。 Clarissa’s insights are so encouraging to those of us who are grieving but also so helpful for those who love us and want to help。
Briane Kearns
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Clarissa Moll has walked a hard road， but her gracious faith has carried her and enabled her to share the lessons of grief and life after with others。 She is realistic， practical and sometimes even light hearted as she recounts the lessons she has learned after the sudden death of her husband。As someone who is currently navigated the loss of a grandchild， her words have been both insightful and soothing。 This is a book that I will return to again and again as I navigate the path of grief。 I reco Clarissa Moll has walked a hard road， but her gracious faith has carried her and enabled her to share the lessons of grief and life after with others。 She is realistic， practical and sometimes even light hearted as she recounts the lessons she has learned after the sudden death of her husband。As someone who is currently navigated the loss of a grandchild， her words have been both insightful and soothing。 This is a book that I will return to again and again as I navigate the path of grief。 I recommend this to anyone who has experienced loss and needs to be both refreshed and encouraged。 。。。more
Laurie
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Through the journey of devastating loss， Clarissa Moll， shares the reality of the darkness of grief as well as the light that can be found through our faith。 Her words read like a “companion” taking your hand， or if you enjoy audiobooks， her voice becomes the calm we search for when we are unsure of the path ahead。 In my journey with grief， Clarissa’s words have resonated with me more than any others。 Whether you have lost a loved one through death， or broken relationship， lost a hope or a dream Through the journey of devastating loss， Clarissa Moll， shares the reality of the darkness of grief as well as the light that can be found through our faith。 Her words read like a “companion” taking your hand， or if you enjoy audiobooks， her voice becomes the calm we search for when we are unsure of the path ahead。 In my journey with grief， Clarissa’s words have resonated with me more than any others。 Whether you have lost a loved one through death， or broken relationship， lost a hope or a dream， or just need to be encouraged and uplifted， this book is worth your read。 。。。more
Cyndi Green
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Beyond the Darkness has given me a new insight as to how to navigate the loss of my oldest son。 There are instances where I can identify with Clarissa。 It is beyond this darkness that we find hope to carry on。 That is the main perspective that I have been given by reading this book。 I hope to revisit and find other tidbits of information that will help me navigate this journey。 Clarissa does a wonderful job of walking with you as you read this book。 She doesn't try to lead you through the proces Beyond the Darkness has given me a new insight as to how to navigate the loss of my oldest son。 There are instances where I can identify with Clarissa。 It is beyond this darkness that we find hope to carry on。 That is the main perspective that I have been given by reading this book。 I hope to revisit and find other tidbits of information that will help me navigate this journey。 Clarissa does a wonderful job of walking with you as you read this book。 She doesn't try to lead you through the process， but rather walks beside。 There is a difference。 She helps us understand all of the past precepts of grief and opens the window to show us how we can see it differently within ourselves。 。。。more
Dianne Vielhuber
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Have just read through chapter 3 but find the book engaging and interesting。
Cara Smith
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This book is for both， those who are new to the grief journey and for those who have been walking through it for some time。 I love the author's perspective of grief being a companion and not a step by step process。 Practical tools to living with grief are given for both those who are trying to figure out life without their person and for those who are walking along side someone who is grieving。 The author reminds the reader that Jesus is your companion on this journey as well and will meet you r This book is for both， those who are new to the grief journey and for those who have been walking through it for some time。 I love the author's perspective of grief being a companion and not a step by step process。 Practical tools to living with grief are given for both those who are trying to figure out life without their person and for those who are walking along side someone who is grieving。 The author reminds the reader that Jesus is your companion on this journey as well and will meet you right where you are at。 Absolutely one of the best grief books I have come across！ 。。。more
James Jih
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A very hopeful and realistic approach to walking with grief。 The audio-book is wonderfully narrated by Clarissa。 Definitely an option to consider。Definitely one those books where you'll read/listen， cry to， take a break from， and go back to。 A very hopeful and realistic approach to walking with grief。 The audio-book is wonderfully narrated by Clarissa。 Definitely an option to consider。Definitely one those books where you'll read/listen， cry to， take a break from， and go back to。 。。。more
Cynthia Staudt
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Clarissa dives into the topic of grief from a practical and personal level。 I felt so understood and like I had a manual for navigating this journey nobody chooses but everyone meets。 No matter how long you have been on the path of managing your loss， you will find nuggets of wisdom to lead you through。
Konnie Viner
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Clarissa Moll's heart-wrenching story about losing her husband in a hiking accident set her on a path of sorrow and pursuit of hope。 She beautifully writes with words of encouragement and hope。 Clarissa Moll's heart-wrenching story about losing her husband in a hiking accident set her on a path of sorrow and pursuit of hope。 She beautifully writes with words of encouragement and hope。 。。。more
janice simpson
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An exceptionally honest and helpful book that gently guides us through the inevitable process of grief， teaching how to embrace and accept it， making it a friend。 Always keeping God at the center of the story， Clarissa shows us how to embrace geirf as an expression of love and can become a healthy connection。 So blessed to have this book。Find those who are able to embrace your friend Grief and walk with you on this new journey。 It will make all the difference and ease the loneliness。 Sage advice An exceptionally honest and helpful book that gently guides us through the inevitable process of grief， teaching how to embrace and accept it， making it a friend。 Always keeping God at the center of the story， Clarissa shows us how to embrace geirf as an expression of love and can become a healthy connection。 So blessed to have this book。Find those who are able to embrace your friend Grief and walk with you on this new journey。 It will make all the difference and ease the loneliness。 Sage advice from Clarissa， one who knows all too well。 She so gently shows us how to become strong just when we think there is no way。 。。。more
Tracye
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This book is such a comfort as I continue to trust God in my grief。 Clarissa has wisdom and experience on this grief journey。
Kelsey
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Clarissa Moll’s debut book is a vivid and beautiful description of what it means to be a believer who grieves a loss in this world。 She encourages the reader to understand grief in a way that I have never considered - as a companion。 I highly recommend this book to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one， which basically means I would recommend it to everyone。 I plan to buy several hard copies of the book once it is released in paperback for my church library and Stephen’s Ministry。
D Histand
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If you know the darkness of a journey of grief， this book could help you along。 Read a little at a time if focusing is difficult because of greif or read all the way through at once。 Either way you will be encouraged。
Jeaneece Schmidt
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