How do you respond when tragedy interrupts your life?  Where do you turn for comfort? Who do you look to for guidance?  In today’s episode, Diana speaks with Kirsten Britt, who suffered multiple tragedies back to back.  She shares tender moments of joy sprinkled between the mind-numbing chaos of the everyday pain; and how she went from feeling numb and distant to allowing herself to feel the pain.

Episode Highlights:

[2:03] We learn how Kirsten has dealt with multiple personal tragedies over the past few months.

[2:36] “Those two things together, back to back, were very heavy for my family.”

[3:15] Kirsten was with her family planning for one surprise when she received a different, unfortunate, surprise.

[5:04] What Kirsten did to keep from going into “panic mode.”

[5:42] This was one thing that Kirsten’s little brother was always proud of.

[7:12] “I’m just going to pray and hope.”

[8:27] The moment Kirsten had to face the reality that her brother was really gone.

[8:46] Kirsten shares a special moment she was able to have with her brother and why it’s still so difficult, even now.

[12:14] “Those emotions have to go somewhere.”

[14:41] Kirsten got to the point where she had to acknowledge that she wasn’t okay.

[17:10] How you can find people you can trust, even if they accidentally hurt you.

[22:17] “Your needs are not a problem.”  How the Enneagram has helped Kirsten understand herself.

[25:00] What changed for Kirsten that let her know she was ready to share her story

[28:09] The things Kirsten is excited about for the future.

Episode Resources: 

Enneagram Strategy Call