Rebuilding Faith: Gris Alves on Healing from Spiritual Trauma
We're all just walking each other to sobriety. We're all just walking each other through life, and thank god, I don't feel like I'm being a hypocrite anymore when I say that word, because I know now that it's just language and it's bigger, and even g o d is probably too small for the grandiosity of this universe and galaxies.
Ever felt like your world crumbled when your beliefs did? Gris Alves takes you through her raw and honest journey of spiritual breakdown and recovery. She opens up about the emotional turmoil that followed her questioning of long-held religious beliefs, describing it as if the ground had been pulled from under her feet. For years, Gris couldn't even utter the word 'God' without feeling like a fraud, a sentiment shared by her children.
This episode dives deep into the grief and anger that accompany a spiritual crisis, but also the relief and healing that come with rebuilding one's faith on personal terms. After two years of intense self-exploration through interfaith spiritual direction, mindfulness practices, and listening to her inner voice, Gris found peace. She now embraces spirituality in a way that feels genuine and inclusive.
This episode isn't just about religion; it's about the broader journey of recovery and the courage it takes to rebuild your life. Gris highlights the importance of community support and the power of language in shaping our reality. She ends with a hopeful message: it's okay to question, it's okay to grieve, and it's okay to find your own path.
Tune in for an inspiring story that speaks to anyone who's ever felt lost and is searching for a way to rebuild.