6 signs of healing

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These 6 signs are processes that a grieving person will go through.  They are

evidence that group members are taking healthy steps forward.

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Accepting

Accepting the reality of their loss means acknowledging that even though they don't want this, their loved one is not here anymore.

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Dealing with emotions

This involves learning how to deal with and respond to the emotions of grief in a helpful, God-honoring manner.

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Adjusting

Adjusting to a world without their loved one can mean learning new skills, taking on new roles, and thinking of themselves (and God) in new ways.

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Addressing questions

Working through questions about God's character, His purposes, and eternity is a sign of healing

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Continuing

Continuing life without forgetting their loved one means taking steps forward in a way that honors the memory of their loved on.

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Sharing Comfort

Comforting others with the comfort they received from God is essential to their healing and the start of their new life (2 Cor. 1:3-4)