Before there was light, there was isolation and there was grief. There was loss, confusion, silence.

In this intimate first episode of Hope Comes to Visit, host Danielle Elliott Smith shares the deeply personal story behind the show — one rooted in the loneliness of struggles with alcohol and the decision to recover, the ache of sudden loss, the unraveling that followed, and the long, quiet path to healing.

From choosing sobriety to navigating life after the death of her partner Marty, and learning how to live again through pain, Danielle reflects on the moments when hope felt distant — and the ones when it returned, unexpectedly and powerfully.

This is an origin story. A story of light lost… and found again. It’s a beginning — and an invitation to anyone who has ever felt broken, to know they’re not alone.

Thank you for listening to Hope Comes to Visit. If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and share the show — it helps others find their way to these conversations.

New episodes drop every Monday and Friday, so you can begin and end your week with a little light and a lot of hope.

For more stories, reflections, and ways to connect, visit www.DanielleElliottSmith.com or follow along on Instagram @daniellesmithtv.