3 things to do when life sucks and grief overwhelms part 2

David Mathews

Published on: 02/09/2025

Hello my friend. Have you ever been in a place where life is sucking the energy out of you? Maybe you’re dealing with grief and loss and it feels overwhelming. It simply stinks, doesn’t it? I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. Here are a few thoughts that hopefully can increase your hope level and encourage you today. First of all, I want to encourage you to look at other people who have been through horrific experiences and gain hope from how they coped. There are many who have gone through tough times and instead of existing forward, they are actually living forward with their pain.

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3 things you must do when the love of your life leaves part 2

David Mathews

Published on: 02/09/2025

Hello my friend. Losing the love of your life can be a devastating experience. It’s one of those life events that we often don’t prepare for, yet it can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. When the love of your life leaves, it’s not uncommon to feel lost, helpless, and overwhelmed. But today, I want to share with you three simple points that can help you navigate this difficult time in your life. These three points spell out GPS and can serve as your roadmap to finding your way through the grief and moving towards healing. The first point is to give yourself permission to grieve. Losing someone you love is a tremendous loss, and it’s only natural to feel a wide range of emotions. You may feel sadness, anger, confusion, and despair, and it’s okay to feel these emotions. Grieving is a normal and healthy response to loss, and it’s an essential part of the healing process. Don’t let anyone tell you how long you should grieve or what your grief should look like. Give yourself the space and time to grieve in your way and in your time.

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How to turn ‘give up’ to ‘get up’ after loss part 2

David Mathews

Published on: 02/09/2025

Hello my friend. Have you ever been overwhelmed by grief? Have you ever felt like the pain and hurt of your past was too much to bear? Have you ever felt like quitting because the weight of your grief was too heavy? I understand how you feel because I’ve been there too. But let me tell you, there is hope. You can overcome the pit of grief and find joy and happiness again. Let me share a story with you. Bob and his wife attended a Spark of Life Grief Recovery Retreat two years ago after losing their teenage daughter to suicide. On the first night of the retreat, Bob looked the facilitator straight in the eye and said that nothing anyone could do or say would ever give him joy again. But by the end of the retreat, Bob’s attitude had changed. He had found hope and a renewed sense of purpose.

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3 things you must do to find joy again after loss part 2

David Mathews

Published on: 02/09/2025

Hello, my friend. Losing someone we love can be one of the most difficult things we ever face in life. Whether it is a child, spouse, or any other dear person, the pain can be overwhelming and leave us feeling hopeless and helpless. It can make us wonder if we will ever find joy and happiness again. But the truth is, even after the most horrific losses, joy and hope can be found again.

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