Welcome to Shining Light
Shining Light is a platform dedicated to sharing the personal journey of healing after unexpected loss. Through authentic stories, we aim to offer solace and community to those who have faced similar challenges. Together, we embark on a path of healing and resilience, showing that there is light even in the darkest moments - you are not alone in your feelings, daily challenges, and your journey to reawaken your soul.
After losing my husband to suicide, I faced the hardest question—what do I tell our kids? This is my journey as a mother navigating grief, mental health, and healing. Through honesty, love, and hope, I help my children keep their father’s memory alive while learning to heal together.
Life doesn’t end after loss. Through grief, we can reinvent ourselves, find hope, and create a second chance at living fully. Discover how healing, mindset shifts, and reimagining your story can lead to joy and purpose again.
As the seasons shift, I find myself reflecting on how my summer began and how it ended—with joyful laughter, smiles, and cherished memories. This was my first summer spent fully at home with my children, navigating grief and family challenges while embracing the beauty of creating moments that will last a lifetime.
Grief can feel like lost years. Here’s how I found healing, meaning, and purpose through the Akashic Records after loss and parenting through pain.
After a year off dating apps, a surprising encounter at church made me reflect on online dating, grief, love, and trusting the timing of life. Here’s what I learned about healing and finding real connection.
Losing a spouse can fracture more than your heart—it can fracture your family. Here’s why I chose to keep a connection with my in-laws, and how I set healthy boundaries in the process.
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
"Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart."
One day you will ask me which is more important? My life or yours? I will say mine and you will walk away not knowing that you are my life.
About the Writer
The voice behind Shining Light comes from a place of loss, healing, and hope. After losing her husband to suicide in 2021, Alison found herself navigating the impossible—rebuilding life while raising three children alone.
Through this blog, she shares the raw truth of grief, the quiet work of healing, and the strength it takes to carry on. Her words offer connection, honesty, and a reminder to others: you are not alone.