The loss of a loved one can profoundly effect us in unique ways. For some, it can lead to shock as we grapple with the 'why did this have to happen to me?' We search for someone to blame for our loss, a loss that we never envision would happen to us.
If the loss is with a child, the loss is profound and deep which often takes up to 10 years before we start feeling normal again.
Then, you have the family dynamics following the loss. Some are instantly processing their pain while others are bitter and angry choosing to point fingers toward the primary care giver thinking they must have done something to cause the loved one to die.
When we lose a loved one we come to the proverbial fork in the road of life. Choosing the right path will either set the survivor on the recovery road while choosing the wrong path will lead them down a road filled with more anger and various addictions of which may cause dangerous health conditions to surface. I would like to say that most would choose the right path, but sadly, statistics remind me that most will make every effort to bury their grief while substituting alcohol, drugs, gambling and other addictions into the equation.
There is hope and that is Grief share. This is a 13 week group that teaches people how to grieve while encouraging them to have daily devotions using the 'From mourning to joy' exercises. When you read God's word from Genesis through Revelation the common theme you will find is 'Grief'. It is a reminder that life isn't always going to be a happy and delightful. It is a reminder that Jesus came into the world to walk with broken people and to guide them until recovery is reached. Griefshare is one such tool to help guide broken people.
Going home is a new series about stories of people who are dying and the survivors who carry on. Grief share is highlighted in several of the episodes.
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