Oh, yes, art is so healing. A gift from God. Thank you for being brave enough to share your pain. Bless you for not being afraid to praise & glorify our God for His tender mercies...I have lived with a son who suffers depression but is not a believer (yet!). It's not too PC to be a believer in our culture. New subscriber...

@PABragg

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for you encouraging words! KEEP PRAYING FOR YOUR SON. I am thankful that my brother accepted Christ before he passed away.

Thank you so so much for sharing your story….your grief…your healing story…and your beautiful, expressive art! I am amazed and grateful! You are a wonderful woman and artist! My nephew died by suicide. Yes, that grief is very very complicated. 💕

@PABragg

2 жыл бұрын

Jolene, thank you for your encouraging words. Hard to believe it's been almost 10 years since Jay left us. My heart is with you in hearing of your nephew's passing. Suicide grief is so complex indeed. May you experience God's peace.

Thank you so much for having the courage to share your story! Seeing your art, I felt an instant connection to you, and after hearing your story, I understand why. I have been a Christian counselor, and I have had the privilege of walking through grief with others, as well as having had the personal experience of dealing with the suicides of people for whom I cared deeply. I appreciate your message of hope arising from the guidance and reassurance in the middle of pain from a God who experienced loss, pain & sorrow on our behalf, and who grieves with us, & offers help with the healing. Having a creative outlet for all the pain and tangled feelings is such a help in the process! Thank you for reaching out to others who are hurting!

@PABragg

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for taking the time to share this with me. It is so very meaningful.

My Deepest Sympathies For Your Loss...Thank You For Offering Hope To So Many. Sending Love From Middle-Ga, xoTerri

@PABragg

6 жыл бұрын

Terri, thank you so much for taking the time to write.

Art heals me as well! Thanks 🙏

@madonnadove

5 жыл бұрын

I also love your art, it inspires me!

@PABragg

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing, isn't it?!

Wow. This is really powerful, Penny. Thanks for sharing your journey. blessing hugs, Teresa

@PABragg

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Teresa. 😘

Dearest Penny,Wow ~ what a story...Thank you for sharing so much of yourself, and for honouring Jay in this way.Your artwork is an amazing gift, and I understand now how important it is for you to be able to create; to heal.Reaching out to you tonight from the UK, sending you love and prayers for continued healing. Sue xx❤️xx

@PABragg

7 жыл бұрын

Sue, what a way to begin this day. Bless you for your kind words. Reaching back to the UK with much gratitude.

@iloathecomputers

7 жыл бұрын

P.A. Bragg ❤️❤️❤️

Difficult. A young friend of mine also made this choice. Their love has to live through us and what we bring to the world. Thank you. If one person sees this and is healed, then it was a gift you gave them.

@PABragg

5 жыл бұрын

J M Baxman so hard. I am deeply sorry about the loss of your friend. You know this pain. But you are right...if just one person... 😘

Thank You for sharing your story and the information. I too have suffered this loss. I love your art work, it is inspiring and beautiful.

@PABragg

6 жыл бұрын

Suicide grief is so complex, isn't it? I am deeply sorry you have endured this tremendous pain. Have you found anything to be helpful. I am always learning. Thank you for taking the time to write such an encouraging comment.

@bitzbitz13

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the pain will be a part of you forever. It does ease with time and then it will turn to regret. I miss them and wish to share things in my life with them. That is the hardest part. But, I know that they are with me, and cheering me on. Life is hard, and sometimes I get very angry over the selfishness of it all. Their pain is over, but ours will last a lifetime. My friend Regina was my cheerleader for art. She loved everything that I did. Even when my family was telling me to grow up and get a real job-she encouraged me to not give up. Mark was the same way. He believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself. I miss them. Thank you for sharing your art, and your story.

@PABragg

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. Means a lot when we know we aren't the only ones...

@bitzbitz13

6 жыл бұрын

My thoughts are with you, and you are not alone!

Every life, no matter how long or short, is full. It starts and ends exactly as it should, to serve humanity exactly as it should. There are no mistakes. For every yin, there is a yang. Your story is a testament to that! Thank you for opening up and sharing it with us!!! xo

@PABragg

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, dear one. That means a lot.

Penny, this video is great! I hope others get some help from watching this. Help is out there for grievers, they just need to ask. I wouldn't have made it without the Tramatic Loss Group and realizing there are others who are feeling our pain. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Thankyou for your courage to share. It feels internal until others share in it. :D I have a different loss of relationships, and I find that painting and creating has always been a source of healing, comfort, and it really does bring us closer to understanding. It brings us closer to Listening for Him...doesnt it?

@PABragg

7 жыл бұрын

Wendy, thank you so much for watching and commenting. I am glad you have found comfort and peace through art, too.

God bless you! What a hard thing to go through. Please google "Gaelic lament" and watch it. It is 6.18 secs, it will help. (((((❤)))))

@PABragg

7 жыл бұрын

Ian, thank you SO much. I will Google it now. Bless YOU!