Michelle Ellsworth shares the story of losing her son James tragically. She recounts the accident that took his life and the overwhelming and dibilitating grief that followed. Sarah reflects on her role as a support system for Michelle during this difficult time. Both women emphasize the importance of validation and being present for someone in grief, rather than trying to offer solutions or make things better. They also discuss the lack of education and understanding around severe traumatic grief in society. In this conversation, Michelle shares her journey of grief and healing after the loss of her son. She discusses the challenges she faced in finding God's hand in her pain and the importance of embracing emotions and owning her own healing. Michelle also highlights the power of serving others and the impact it had on her own healing process. She shares the seven principles that she outlines in her upcoming book that helped her find emotional and mental freedom from grief: choosing happiness, respecting oneself, embracing emotions, seeking education, making decisions, taking ownership, and finding movement. Michelle emphasizes the importance of actions over words when supporting someone in grief. She talks about where she is now spiritually and emotionally and how the Savior has been her beacon.