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.
What is gratitude? I asked that question to myself quite a bit while following up with, what is happiness? I didn’t know those feelings anymore or recognize them in myself.
After losing my husband to suicide, I was left with grief, three small children, and a world that didn’t make sense anymore. This is the beginning of that journey—raw, painful, and real.
Our love story began fast and full of promise. But love wasn’t enough to save him. This post reflects on the beauty and heartbreak of a bond that ended far too soon—and the questions I still carry.
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
― Winston S. Churchill
"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.