Unrelenting Pursuit

69. It's Okay to NOT be Okay!


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Grief and stress can wreak havoc emotionally and physically. We recently lost our grandfather and on today's episode we discuss what that has looked like for us in the middle of the grieving process. In addition, we talk about what grieving looked like while we walked through infidelity and the divorce process. 

There are several things we want you to remember from this episode.

  1. Be your person's person. Be the safe space for your spouse to grieve, whatever that may look like.
  2. It's okay to laugh and to enjoy life. In the midst of grief, it can feel wrong to enjoy yourself or to laugh. However, we want to encourage you to value those moments even more and remember that laughter is very healing. 
  3. It's okay to say no. Safeguard your emotions and set up healthy boundaries where you need them. This is a time where it is okay to say no to things because you just don't have the emotional or physical capacity
  4. It's okay to say yes! When someone offers to bring you a meal, watch the kids, give you some alone time, or simply listen...it is okay to say yes. You don't have to grieve on your own. Let people surround you with love. 
  5. Remember that grief comes in waves. Allow yourself to experience all that comes with that...and above all, we encourage you to walk that road of healing with Jesus. 

    Psalm 9:9 says "The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble."

    As always, we would love to hear from you! DM us on social media, and follow us wherever you listen to Podcasts.

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