Grief Survivor: 30 Steps Toward Hope and Healing Намуна

HANG ON

Are there days when you feel like you're barely hanging on? Feeling overwhelmed can leave us desperate to dull the pain with excessive drinking, eating, or even busyness. Sadly, when the temporary anesthesia wears off, the pain is still there, and sometimes it's even more intense.

For some reason we'll go to the doctor for a broken arm, but try to fix a broken heart with no outside help.

One of the most courageous steps you can take is admitting you're not OK. Whether you're experiencing a loss of joy, inability to concentrate, or just not feeling like yourself- help is just a phone call away. An honest conversation with a healthcare professional or grief counselor is an excellent next step to help you keep moving forward.

Reflect: If you feel like you're hanging on by a thread, write about what's going on in your heart. Talk to a trusted friend. If prayer seems impossible, ask someone to pray for you. It's not going to always be this hard.