My name is Dyan Bertha Fiorentino, and this space is born out of profound personal loss, unwavering faith, and the quiet strength it takes to keep standing.

In June 2025, I lost my beloved husband, Mark. The world shifted beneath my feet, and everything I knew felt unfamiliar. The journey through grief has been raw, holy, painful, and sacred all at once. This blog became my refuge — a place where I could lay down the weight of sorrow, reflect on the beauty of memory, and begin to rebuild.

But my grief story didn’t begin with Mark. Over the years, I’ve lost my mother, my sister, and others close to my heart. Each loss left a unique ache and taught me something about the resilience of the human spirit.

I created Surviving Grief not only to heal, but to reach others who are grieving, especially those who feel unseen or pressured to “move on.” I want you to know you’re not alone. Every post is a piece of my heart, and I pray it offers comfort, understanding, and hope.

🌿 From Grief to Grace

This is where I open the door to my story — from loss to resilience, from pain to purpose. It’s where I begin telling the truth of how I got here.

After the passing of my husband Mark, I found myself deep in grief, trying to hold life together for our son Bryce. What began as private moments of prayer and journaling slowly unfolded into a public offering of hope.

Through writing, reflection, and a faith I refused to let go of, I discovered something sacred: grief doesn’t have to be the end of the story.

Today, I share my journey with others walking through bereavement, complicated grief, and healing after loss. This site is more than a blog — it’s a place of faith-based grief support, where stories are shared, pain is honored, and second chances are possible.

If my journey speaks to yours, stay a while. You’re not alone — and you are always welcome here.

🌸 Your Faith-Based Guide Through Grief and Bereavement

• Daily meditations from the book Healing After Loss, paired with personal reflections on grief and faith

• Honest stories of sorrow, love, survival — and the grace that carries us through

• Encouragement for those walking through complicated grief, loss of a spouse, or the ache of missing someone deeply

• Faith-based grief resources, journal prompts, and gentle truths to support your healing

• A quiet space to breathe, write, and remember — through every season of bereavement and Christian healing

A Little More About Me

I’m a writer, a mother, and a believer. I’ve spent much of my life caring for others — in family, in faith, and now, through words. I also share pieces of my personal story in a book series called Divine Light, which traces my path through trauma, healing, and spiritual growth.

If you’ve landed here because your heart is broken, I want you to know: you’re seen, you’re held, and you don’t have to walk alone. Together, we will remember. We will feel. And one day, we will rise.

Thank you for being here.

With grace and hope,
Dyan

 

🌿 You’re Not Alone in This Journey

If today’s reflection offered even a moment of comfort or connection, I invite you to stay awhile. Explore more healing stories, faith-based grief support tools, and Christian bereavement resources — all created with love from my heart to yours.
You are seen. You are remembered. And you don’t have to walk this road alone.

 

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