222.0 Stuck in Grief? These 3 Things Make It Harder to Move Forward.
Grief 2 Great Day - Christian Grief Support for Women, Questioning God in Grief, Life after Loss, Hope in GriefShow Notes
SHOW NOTES One of the scariest things for me when I was going through grief was getting stuck. Initially I didn’t know what to do to get through in a healthy way, so I did a lot of the wrong things. I knew that life would never be the same, but I feared that I would never have a life again. I can tell you there are helpful and healing things you can do – a lot of which I’ve talked about in previous episodes. But there are also things that can help keep you stuck. Today, I’m going to share 3 things you may be doing that will keep you from healing. Listen to see if you are doing any of them and if you are, how to change that! This episode is a replay from the top4 most downloaded in 2024. I introduce Coffee & Kathy Weekly Devotionals on Grief 2 Great Day. Replays from last year are available on your podcast app.
WORD of the Week But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." Is 40:31. Song of the Week Gonna Be Alright by Ryan Ellis
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