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Have you ever been stuck in one of the stages of grief discussed in this lesson? If so, what was helpful in moving you past that stage?
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I, personally, have not, to my knowledge, experienced being stuck in grief after death, however, I have experienced the different stages of grief. I have and currently work with supporting others in their grief. Some are stuck many years after the loss and I pray that if/when I ever experience being stuck in grief after the death of a loved one, I will take to heart all that I have gained in understanding through this course.
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I think I was in the anger stage for a while after my husband of 37 years passed (actually died in my arms). I wasn’t mad at God I was mad at him for not taking care of his heart after triple bypass surgery ten years before. One cold rainy winter day, after a long day at work (I had to work to continue raising a grandson) I got so mad because I had to stop and get gas in my truck and I had never been required to do that because my husband took care of those things. I was cold, wet and angry and I got back in the truck and just threw a “hissy” fit, screaming at the top of my lungs at Don and asking how could he do this and leave us in the shape we were in!!! On my way home, I found myself praying and asking God to forgive me for not remembering that He is Sovereign and in charge. I have been remarried now for nine years and I know that I know that the Lord is was and always will be with me.
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I have never been stuck in any of the stages of grief. I accept what I cannot change and I have always kept in my that whatever happens is part of God’s plan for my life.
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I am not sure what stage of grief I experienced as it is described in the lesson. However, I experience a tremendous loss when my father passed away. I got through it with lots of prayer and depending of the Lord for strength and self control. It has been over 20 years and I still feel a since of loss.
