It's not supposed to be like this!

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