After Losing Her Son, She Discovered an Unexpected Path to Hope

She Lost Her Son… Then God Met Her in the Grief On January 1, 2019, Lisa Espinoza's life changed forever when her youngest son, Chandler, suffered a traumatic brain injury and passed away. No parent ever expects to face that kind of loss. In this deeply moving episode of The SwagAbility Show, Lisa shares her journey through unimaginable grief, how faith sustained her when nothing made sense, and why healing doesn't begin with having all the answers—it begins with taking the very next step. As the author of First Brush Your Teeth, Lisa offers practical wisdom for anyone walking through loss, trauma, heartbreak, or life's darkest seasons. Her story is both honest and hopeful, reminding us that even in overwhelming grief, God is present and purpose can still emerge. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, supporting someone who is, or simply searching for hope in difficult circumstances, this conversation will encourage your heart. 00:00 — The Day Everything Changed 00:18 — Why Healing Doesn't Begin with Hope 00:32 — Welcome to The SwagAbility Show 00:50 — Meet Lisa Espinoza 01:48 — Remembering Chandler 07:30 — Living Through Unimaginable Grief 14:10 — Where Faith Meets Heartbreak 21:45 — Practical Steps Toward Healing 30:15 — Why "First Brush Your Teeth" Matters 38:40 — Helping Others Walk Through Loss 46:20 — Family, Grandchildren & Finding Joy Again 49:35 — Final Words of Hope (Adjust slightly after upload if YouTube shifts timestamps.) ✅ Healing begins one small step at a time. ✅ Faith doesn't remove grief—it helps carry it. ✅ There is no timetable for healing. ✅ Remembering loved ones can become part of living well. ✅ God remains present even in life's darkest moments. ✅ Purpose can grow from profound pain. Have you experienced a season of grief that changed your life? What helped you take your next step? Share your story in the comments below. Your words may encourage someone who needs hope today. Help us continue sharing stories of faith, resilience, and hope with people facing life's greatest challenges. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-... Do you have a powerful story of resilience, faith, overcoming adversity, disability, caregiving, healing, leadership, or purpose? We'd love to hear your story. Connect with Stephen Wagstaff on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpr... SwagAbility is a faith-first nonprofit dedicated to helping people thrive wherever life finds them through authentic conversations about resilience, disability, trauma, grief, healing, leadership, and hope. Because your story still has power—and your life still has purpose. #PodMatch #SwagAbility #GriefRecovery #Faith #HopeAfterLoss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)