We Are Made to Feel

1. Embrace the truth that one must feel to heal.

2. Give yourself permission to feel.

3. Seek environments where it is safe to express your feelings.

4. Accept your feelings as you learn how best to respond to them. 

Accepting and Expressing Your Feelings

One of the tasks we must accomplish if we are to recover from the pain of grief is to accept feelings when they rise. The most significant thing we can do with our feelings, once we accept them, is to express them. 

There are two ways to do this: Find a trusted friend or attend a support group where you can express your feelings. 

For pains that lie too deep or are too embarrassing, consider journaling. Some suggested topics might be: 

• My biggest struggle right now is...

• The thing that really gets me down is...

• The thing I fear most is...

• When I feel lonely...

• I get angry when...

• I seem to cry most when...

Nelson, Teresa. 2023. Seasons: Moving Through the Changes of Grief and Loss. North American Division Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists.