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It's not supposed to be like this!

Writer's picture: Sharon StephensSharon Stephens

Grief is a complex process that can be difficult on your health. It can involve a range of emotions, physical symptoms, and changes in behavior. While some people may identify with the five stages of grief, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, the experience is often non-linear and can vary from person to person:

  • Denial: Shock, disbelief, panic, or confusion

  • Anger: Blaming yourself, others, or feeling hostility

  • Bargaining: Guilt and thoughts like "If only I had done more"

  • Depression: Feeling tired, hopeless, helpless, or isolated

  • Acceptance: Finding control and figuring out how to proceed

We don’t always understand God’s will. And, if we’re being honest, there are times when we don’t like His will, either.

When grief lands on our doorstep.

When we’re not sure if we can cope.

When we think about what could have been.

Wrestling with our deepest pain is hard. But if the Bible doesn’t hide stories about suffering, neither should we.

Whatever you’re facing right now—it’s not the end of your story. God is with you, and always will be.

Grief symptoms can include:

  • Tightness in your chest or throat

  • Reduced or increased appetite

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Behavioral changes

  • Difficulty concentrating or completing tasks

  • Confusion

  • Difficulty thinking or making decisions

  • Feeling as if you've lost a sense of hope or direction

  • Difficulty remembering or keeping track of your responsibilities 






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When others behave badly they are in pain.

It is difficult at times “translating” other people’s behaviors from a compassionate perspective, especially if their behaviors are directed at us.

Some behaviors like being anti-social, withdrawn, attacking angrily or plain old destructive behaviors can sometimes leave us shaking our heads and asking, “why?”. These behaviors are not being seen for what they are, FEAR! They are an expression of the inner turmoil that resides within the individual. Pain drives bad behaviors and choices. People only behave badly when they lack the love in their life that eliminates their pain, fear and confusion.

So the next time someone behaves badly, you can simply ask, “how can I best help?”

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