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HAS YOUR LIFE COME TO A STAND STILL?
THERE IS HOPE ...
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Bereavement is real, and it is a painful human experience, however it is important to know how to overcome bereavement and grief
CAUSES
GRIEF CAN BE CAUSED BY
Death of a family member
Death of a friend
Loss of job or property
Moving to a new place
Ending of a relationship
Children leaving home
Life threatening illness or injury
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EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE SYMPTOMS BELOW?
Hallucination of the deceased
Overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts
Extreme feelings of guilt
Depression that gets worse
Straining marriage relationship
Unable to cope appropriately at work place/home
Insomnia and excessive crying
Physical symptoms that do not make sense
Finding no pleasure in previously-enjoyed activities
Abusing medication or alcohol to make yourself feel better
CARE FROM ABOVE
GODLY WISDOM
Trust in God who is full of compassion, our comforter and hope
Jesus said, come unto me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Jesus said, I am the Resurrection and the Life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live
Jesus said let not your heart be troubled: for I go to prepare a place for you in heaven
COUNSEL
Practical Tips
Give yourself permission to grieve
Express whatever you are feeling anger, guilt, sadness…,
Crying is not a sign of weakness, cry if you need to
Go gently on your self, it takes time to absorb a major loss
Talk with friends and family about the loss and how you feel
Do not make any major decision when you are grieving
Journaling your thoughts and feelings can be a comfort giving exercise
Pour your heart to Jesus who cares
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