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Why is it so important to connect with others when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one? If you’ve grieved this kind of loss in the past, what kind of support was most helpful to you? If you’re currently grieving this kind of loss, who specifically can you reach out to for support?
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It’s important to connect with others when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one to gain perspective of the loss, to restore your hope, to have a balancing accompaniment while going through your personal crisis of faith. As I am currently traveling this path, my best friend has made herself available to me to listen, cry, pray, with and for me every day since the news of death. Her unconditional support has been of immeasurable value. Having a friend who is closer than a sibling and knows your heart, is unafraid to be truthful, and speaks without judgement is truly a blessed gift from God!
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I think being made in the image of God; we were created to be in community. This need for fellowship is magnified when we suffer loss. We need to feel that people understand and that they care. With the recent loss of my son, the outpouring of support from brothers and sisters in Christ was critical to sustaining our family during such a season of sorrow. However, I think sometimes people may want to withdraw to some degree and be alone. No two people are the same.
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My church family has been my support center. They were with me when I cried, laughed and didn’t think a day would come that I could smile. They helped me, surrounded me and loved me. I also joined a Grief support group and have started one in our church. That in itself has been helpful.
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Just the presence of others and their non judging listening. Not trying to fix me was important
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People who have gone through a loss can give you empathy and sympathy. I have lost my dad and have helped others in the past. I let them know that there is life out there. I let them know that I will walk them through. I look up support groups nearby for them and encourage them to attend.