Grief changes the shape of a life.

In this episode of The Path to Wholeness, I sit down with my longtime friend Kelly Edmondson to talk about what happens after loss. Kelly is a nurse, a mother, and the founder of The Memory Box, a yearlong grief support service created after the unexpected death of her son, Darius.

We talk about the early days of heartbreak. The silence that follows the funeral. The way time stretches and ordinary days suddenly ache. We explore what shared grief can look like in real life and why ongoing presence matters more than quick comfort.

This conversation is for grieving parents. It is for friends who want to show up well. It is for therapists, Spiritual Directors, and companions who walk alongside loss. And it is for anyone who senses that grief is not something to solve, but something to carry with careful intention.

On The Path to Wholeness, we explore the art and practice of Spiritual Direction and living a life from the inside out. Grief is part of that path. Love and loss belong in the same story. I’m honored to share this conversation with you.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• What the first months after loss can really feel like
• Why support often fades too quickly
• The power of shared grief and steady community
• How timing matters in grief care
• What presence looks like when nothing can be fixed
• How grief reshapes love over time

About Kelly Edmondson:

Kelly Edmondson is a Florida-based nurse, mother, and the founder of The Memory Box, a grief support company created after the unexpected death of her son, Darius. Drawing on both her personal experience of profound loss and her years of bedside nursing, Kelly created The Memory Box to provide ongoing care to grieving families during the first year after a loved one’s death. Each memorial delivery is thoughtfully timed to arrive on significant dates such as birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries, offering continued presence when grief often resurfaces most sharply. Kelly’s work centers shared grief, communal care, and the belief that love continues long after the funeral ends.

Learn more at: 🌿 https://www.thememorybox.co