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Grief Was Not The End: A Memoir of Love Lost and Faith Restored
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A True Story of Love, Loss, and the Faith That Carried Me
One phone call.
That’s all it took to shatter my world.
The man I loved — the one I was planning to marry — was gone in an instant.
The days that followed were a blur of tears, unanswered questions, and an ache I didn’t think I could survive.
But in the middle of the heartbreak, something happened… I began to see God in places I never expected.
Through the silence, the Scripture, the kindness of strangers, and the comfort of His presence, I learned that grief doesn’t have the final word — faith does.
In this heartfelt memoir, I share my journey Sudden loss and the shock that followsNavigating grief when your heart feels broken beyond repairFinding God’s presence in the smallest moments of comfortLearning to live again when the future looks nothing like you plannedThe two-year climb back to a new normal filled with hopeWhether you’re facing your own loss or walking beside someone who is, this story will remind
We are never truly alone — even in the valley.
Perfect Personal encouragementChristian women’s groupsSmall group grief studies (includes reflection questions & prayers)A comforting gift for someone in mourningIf you’ve ever asked, “Where are You, God?” in the middle of pain, this book is for you.
Order your copy today and discover how the God who held me through the storm can hold you, too.
A True Story of Love, Loss, and the Faith That Carried Me
One phone call.
That’s all it took to shatter my world.
The man I loved — the one I was planning to marry — was gone in an instant.
The days that followed were a blur of tears, unanswered questions, and an ache I didn’t think I could survive.
But in the middle of the heartbreak, something happened… I began to see God in places I never expected.
Through the silence, the Scripture, the kindness of strangers, and the comfort of His presence, I learned that grief doesn’t have the final word — faith does.
In this heartfelt memoir, I share my journey Sudden loss and the shock that followsNavigating grief when your heart feels broken beyond repairFinding God’s presence in the smallest moments of comfortLearning to live again when the future looks nothing like you plannedThe two-year climb back to a new normal filled with hopeWhether you’re facing your own loss or walking beside someone who is, this story will remind
We are never truly alone — even in the valley.
Perfect Personal encouragementChristian women’s groupsSmall group grief studies (includes reflection questions & prayers)A comforting gift for someone in mourningIf you’ve ever asked, “Where are You, God?” in the middle of pain, this book is for you.
Order your copy today and discover how the God who held me through the storm can hold you, too.
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 11, 2025
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About the author
Karen Kazimer Shockley
96 books21 followersKaren Kazimer Shockley was raised with an almost overwhelming amount of religious exposure. Karen began a journey to use this information to bring religion to a place where it was real in her life. This process reached critical mass when she met a wonderful man who embodied the true Christian life, without structured religion. Through his influence, she began to recognize spiritual presences in her own life. Her goal is to share these experiences with others so that they, too, can continue their journey to spiritual peace.
Karen has followed the maxim, "be all you can be". She started attending Miami University at the tender age of sixteen (soon to be seventeen) as a physics major. Within a year she became the first woman to be awarded an ROTC scholarship. Karen thoroughly valued her time in the Air Force, only resigning her commission when children came her way.
Karen owned her own computer consulting company, taught for Park College, worked for many different organizations including Amtrak and now the federal government. An avid reader, as well as publisher of several technical articles, Karen has now turned to authoring her own books. She hopes you will enjoy the reading as much as she enjoyed the writing.
Karen has followed the maxim, "be all you can be". She started attending Miami University at the tender age of sixteen (soon to be seventeen) as a physics major. Within a year she became the first woman to be awarded an ROTC scholarship. Karen thoroughly valued her time in the Air Force, only resigning her commission when children came her way.
Karen owned her own computer consulting company, taught for Park College, worked for many different organizations including Amtrak and now the federal government. An avid reader, as well as publisher of several technical articles, Karen has now turned to authoring her own books. She hopes you will enjoy the reading as much as she enjoyed the writing.
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