'Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces’ with Cindy Brinker Simmons'Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces’ with Cindy Brinker Simmons
Crossroads with Jenny Bushkell
Cindy lost her beautiful mother, the late great tennis champion Maureen “Little Mo” Connolly Brinker, to cancer when she was just twelve and shares how she strived because she thought God hated her to let her mother die. Jenny interviews Cindy...
48:10•6 Apr 2025
Healing from Grief: Cindy Brinker Simmons' Journey
Episode Overview
- The importance of community support in overcoming grief.
- Turning grief into purposeful action can aid in healing.
- Faith can provide strength and solace during tough times.
- Cindy's personal story highlights resilience and hope.
- Practical steps to reconnect life's broken pieces.
“Life is really good except when it isn't.”
Grief can be an overwhelming journey, but Cindy Brinker Simmons has found a way to transform it into a source of strength and purpose. In this episode of Crossroads with Jenny Bushkell, Cindy shares her poignant story of losing her mother, tennis champion Maureen 'Little Mo' Connolly Brinker, to cancer when she was just twelve. This tragic event left Cindy feeling abandoned and angry at God.
Through faith and perseverance, she eventually found solace and meaning in her pain, which she details in her book 'Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces'. Cindy's experiences have shaped her into a compassionate advocate for those facing life's toughest challenges. She offers practical steps and spiritual insights on how to navigate through loss and emerge stronger.
Cindy’s heartfelt discussion with Jenny touches on the importance of community support, the healing power of turning grief into action, and the unchanging love of God. Her story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of faith. Tune in to hear Cindy's inspiring journey and discover how you too can find hope and restoration amidst life's broken pieces.

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