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Grief can feel isolating. But you are not alone, and you do not have to carry it by yourself. God offers us comfort in our grief—and as we’ll read today, sometimes that comfort comes through other people.
We’re created and called to carry each other’s burdens, to weep with those who weep. Sometimes that means we’re the ones doing the comforting, but other times we’re the ones that need to be comforted. And while it’s tempting to try to hide our pain, healing comes when we step out of hiding and allow others to come alongside us.
Even if it’s hard to reach out, having a trusted friend sit with you in your pain can make a real difference. Plus, support groups and professional counselors can give you a constructive space to share openly, gain practical coping skills, and hear meaningful advice from others who have been in your shoes.
The feeling of isolation starts to crumble when you are comforted by others who have been there and understand. And as you receive this comfort, you become even more equipped to support someone else in their pain and loss.