There are some things we don't know how to say until someone gives us the words.

That's what I want to do here. I write about grief, faith, healing, starting over, and becoming, in hopes of creating space for honest stories and the Hope we find along the way. If you've ever had to figure out how to carry what you've lost while still making room for what comes next, you're in the right place.

“God does not play ‘gotcha’ with your life nor does He hold your desires hostage. That’s not His character. Trust Him with every part of your story.”
— Terasha Burrell

Meet Terasha

I am an author, speaker, and creative storyteller who believes words have a way of finding us in the places we don't always know how to name.

Through mywriting, I explore grief, faith, healing, heartbreak, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again. My work is rooted in the belief that even when life changes us, it doesn't have to be the end of the story.

I am the author of Broken Pieces Speak, a devotional for the brokenhearted, and When the Light Comes Quietly: Reflections on Loss, Healing, and the God Who Stays, a collection of honest reflections on loss, faith, and finding your way through the dark.

When I’m not writing, you can usually find me with a good cup of coffee, somewhere beautiful, tending to my garden, or dreaming up my next travel adventure.

 
 

Books

Grief has a voice. So does hope.

Whether you're walking through loss or picking up the pieces God is putting back together, these pages were written for you. When the Light Comes Quietly sits with you in the quiet after loss. Broken Pieces Speak hands you a devotional for the days grief doesn't knock, it just walks in. Both come from the same place: a woman who's been there and came out still holding onto God.

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I had a friend who passed away in 2011. He was 24 years old. He was my senior prom date, and we stayed connected over the years as he went on to do some really beautiful things with his life. Since then, I’ve been to the funerals of high scho
When I was thrown into grief, I kept saying I just want to feel like myself again. Turns out that wouldn’t be possible. It was two years before my closest friends would say to me, “You’re different but you got your spark back.&rdqu
What if the deepest evidence of faith is not receiving the promise, but refusing to walk away while you wait? Not because the waiting does not hurt, but because you have decided that God is still worth staying for. I’ve seen it. I know it&rsquo
When you’re in pain, it’s easy to measure God’s goodness by the outcome. I don’t know about you, but I start asking, “If God is good… why does this hurt so much?” As I’ve learned to lean on my faith

Whether you're walking through your own "grief" season, you read something here that hit close to home, or you're looking to bring me into a conversation, I want to hear from you. Send me a note. Tell me your story, ask a question, or just say hi. I read every message myself.

Looking to collaborate? I'm open to speaking engagements, podcast interviews, and guest writing opportunities. If you think I'd be a good fit for your audience, reach out below and let's talk about what that could look like.