One Foot in Hope, The Other in Despair

Have you ever felt like you’re standing in two places at once — still hopeful, yet quietly grieving?

In this episode, we talk about the emotional tension many single women experience when they want marriage and family, but don’t know if or when that will ever happen.

This is a faith-centered conversation about ambiguous loss — grieving what hasn’t happened, while still holding space for hope.

In this episode, we discuss:
• why singleness can bring a unique kind of grief
• what ambiguous loss really is
• why faith doesn’t erase sadness
• how to be compassionate with yourself in seasons of uncertainty
• how to hold hope without losing your peace

If you’ve ever felt confused, weary, or quietly sad while waiting for love, this episode is for you.

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🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming Loneliness
If loneliness feels heavy in this season, I created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to help you find peace.
👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin

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🕊️ The ABCs of Healing
If heartbreak or loss is part of your story, this gentle teaching will help you heal and move forward.
👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing

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📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode:
https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/one-foot-in-hope-the-other-in-despair

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One-Derful Life is a ministry for Christian women over 40 who are building peaceful, meaningful lives — even while longing for love.