Military Loss

Loss sensitizes us. It can make more kind and compassionate. We can look back and wish we knew then what we know now. 

We need to be heard. We need to be seen. We want to be loved. Grief is hard enough already.

We know loss is painful, but none of us is quite prepared for the loneliness that descends on us. 

From the Grieving Heart:

Grief is a marathon. It's fatiguing and exhausting. We can wonder if it will ever end.

From the Grieving Heart:

When loss strikes, our future is unpended too. what we anticipated is no more.

We're hurting. The last thing we need is to be evaluated. Unkind and unhelpful words end up only adding to our burdens.

We miss everything. This hurts. We wonder how long this will last. 

From the Grieving Heart:

In times of loss, sadness can easily deepen into depression. It feels like we've fallen into a pit, and sometimes the pit can grow very dark indeed. 

Grief is draining. Exhausting. No wonder there are times when nothing seems to matter much anymore. 

Loss hits our souls too. It can jostle us spiritually. We come to realize just how little we control.