Hi, I’m Kelsey, and I’m so glad you’re here.

Hope After Hardship was born out of my own story of loss, healing, and finding light in the darkest times. As a mom, cancer survivor, and someone who has walked through crushing grief, I understand how life can change in an instant and leave us searching for hope.

Deep grief entered my life when my first baby was unexpectedly born at just 19 weeks pregnant. Too little to survive outside my womb, I wondered how I could keep going without my baby. While pregnant with my second, I received a cancer diagnosis of Burkitt’s Lymphoma and my eyes were opened to a world of hardship that so many have to face. What surprised me most was how similar my grief felt in losing my health as well as losing my son. I realized that all hardship brings loss, and all loss carries grief.

Hope After Hardship isn’t just a website; it’s a safe space for anyone seeking comfort, encouragement, and a reminder that they’re not alone. Whether navigating the pain of loss, facing unexpected challenges, or feeling overwhelmed by life, I’m here to help you honor your grief and find that light again.

Thank you for being here and trusting me to walk with you through hard things. There really is hope after hardship. Let’s find that hope together through Jesus.