Life can take our breath away. Literally.
“It’s constant. I had no idea how hard it would be. The depth of the grief is astounding,” Maggie shared.
“Sometimes I feel like I can’t even catch my breath.”
Maggie’s husband Ted had died of pancreatic cancer six months earlier. No wonder she was gasping for air.
Grief carries a powerful punch. It slams us emotionally and physically. Our immune system can be compromised. We get sick more often.
Perhaps you literally can’t catch your breath. Hyperventilation is a natural result of the anxiety that accompanies a large loss. Grief pounds your entire system and affects your whole person.
Chances are you’re surprised by how constant, hard, and deep your grief is. All of this honors your loved one and your relationship. Grieving is not for sissies. It takes serious courage.
Here’s an affirmation for today:
“My grief is deeper than I imagined, but I can meet it with courage today.”
Courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the willingness to feel the fear and not be controlled by it.
Grief can steal our oxygen. Take a moment. Breathe deeply.
You can be courageous, again today.
Adapted from Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse (Amazon Bestseller, USA Best Book Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Award Finalist). Watch the Heartbroken video here.
My mother died when I was four and dad had to let we six siblings go. More losses to follow…panic attacks started before I turned ten. Married at seventeen. Divorced by thirty seven. Three children . Deep grief never faced all came to the fore upon death of my beloved soul mate, my second husband. I realize my inner child, my little girl lost was screaming to be found, to be cradled, soothed, and loved. Thank you for he!ping me find the courage to step upon the path. It feels safe. I realized through Bob’s passing how important that was.
Tammy, you have really been through it. You are truly and survivor. Yes, we get “trapped” back there. So thankful that you’re healing. I’m so sorry about all the losses over all the years and all the pain. And I’m also excited about all that is ahead for you as you heal and grow. Thank you for sharing!
My mother died when I was four and dad had to let we six siblings go. More losses to follow…panic attacks started before I turned ten. Married at seventeen. Divorced by thirty seven. Three children . Deep grief never faced all came to the fore upon death of my beloved soul mate, my second husband. I realize my inner child, my little girl lost was screaming to be found, to be cradled, soothed, and loved. Thank you for he!ping me find the courage to step upon the path. It feels safe. I realized through Bob’s passing how important that was.
Tammy, you have really been through it. You are truly and survivor. Yes, we get “trapped” back there. So thankful that you’re healing. I’m so sorry about all the losses over all the years and all the pain. And I’m also excited about all that is ahead for you as you heal and grow. Thank you for sharing!
My mother died when I was four and dad had to let we six siblings go. More losses to follow…panic attacks started before I turned ten. Married at seventeen. Divorced by thirty seven. Three children . Deep grief never faced all came to the fore upon death of my beloved soul mate, my second husband. I realize my inner child, my little girl lost was screaming to be found, to be cradled, soothed, and loved. Thank you for he!ping me find the courage to step upon the path. It feels safe. I realized through Bob’s passing how important that was.
Tammy, you have really been through it. You are truly and survivor. Yes, we get “trapped” back there. So thankful that you’re healing. I’m so sorry about all the losses over all the years and all the pain. And I’m also excited about all that is ahead for you as you heal and grow. Thank you for sharing!