How grief can change a Christian marriage

‘I love that the Bible doesn’t pretend that grief doesn’t exist. In fact, it meets us right in the middle of it. Romans 12:15 says, “Mourn with those who mourn”—a reminder that marriage is about showing up emotionally, not retreating into yourself,’ says Salomé Criddle.

Recently, I found myself watching our twelve-year-old wedding video. Tears streamed down my face—not just from the joy I saw on screen, but from the weight of all we’ve lost since that day. As the camera scanned the room, I could see the beaming face of my grandma, the distinct and uninhibited laughter of a cousin, the quiet pride of my father in law. All of whom are no longer with us.