Grief and Loss
There is such a thing as “good” grief. Not good in the sense that it feels good. But good in the sense that there are some things necessary and worth grieving such as the death of those we love, divorce, loss of friends, health and diminished ability of our loved one’s or of self. In truth and in certain situations grieving the loss of loved ones begins before they are gone. We live in a fallen world and there are things that are suppose to hurt.
Our tendency when confronted with loss is to withdraw. It is one thing to be alone and still for a season of reflection however; to withdraw from relational involvment only breeds more lonliness. By embracing the necessary instead of trying to avoid it we find there is life on the other side. Life that is good. Life that is still enjoyable and life that is to be lived.
There are stages to work through but you need not go it alone. There is help all around. All you really need is a starting place.