Part 2 of 4 | Rooted Rewind: Encore Series - Letter From Our Guest🩷

In this second episode of our Rooted Rewind: Encore Series, we return to one of the most talked-about and tender conversations we’ve ever had—Healing After Heartache: Strength Through Grief.

We sat down with our fierce and faithful friend Staci, a powerful autism mama and relentless truth-teller, to talk through what it looks like to keep living with hope while walking through deep sorrow. Her story touched so many the first time we aired it—and today, it matters more than ever.

Since the original recording, Staci has been diagnosed with cancer. And while that journey is still unfolding, her words—full of courage, faith, and honesty—deserve to be heard again. This episode reminds us all that even when life brings us to our knees, the human spirit (with God’s help) can still rise.

This week, we’re honored to also include a note directly from Staci herself. If you’re in a season of pain, uncertainty, or quiet survival… this letter is for you.

🌿 A Letter from Staci
Dear Rooted Warriors,
I used to think grief only came with death, but I’ve learned it can also show up in divorce, disappointment, hard battles, and even in the quiet moments of holding it all together for your kids.
It wasn’t until I faced all of these that I realized something life-changing, honesty about my grief was the way off the island I had built around myself. When I chose to speak honestly, I found a connection. I found community. I found others who understood.

Grief became my teacher. It stripped away the surface and reminded me what truly matters: connection, honesty, and faith. Through it, I found freedom from the pain I’d been gripping with white knuckles, and a new compassion for others walking their own roads.

My real shift happened when I stopped hiding behind “I’m fine” and started being honest about what I was walking through. That transparency opened doors for connection I never expected. For the first time in a long time, I believed life could get better.

If you’re walking through your own storm, I want you to know: you’re not alone. Healing is possible. Hope is real. And connection can begin right where you are.

Enjoy this podcast.
With Hope,
Staci

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