by Chaplain Liz Danielsen
Loss can have a significant impact on an individual’s life leading to physical, psychological, social and spiritual consequences. People understand the face of loss when it is associated with the death of a loved one. However, it is important to understand that loss is not only the loss of a loved one, but other losses can contribute to unresolved issues that bring hopelessness to a person’s life.
Loss has many faces. If we begin to identify those losses, then we can begin to heal. Have you lost a job, had an injury that has changed your lifestyle, had financial loss, relationship losses, pet loss, loss to dreams, health losses due to aging and caregiving, loss to divorce, or loss from family conflict? These are just some of the losses that we need to pay attention to so we can take time to mourn and heal.
Grieving is demanding, and it is a powerful emotion that can be intrusive in our everyday lives. Are you still carrying a loss from long ago that is still unresolved?
Spiritual Care Support Ministries is here to support you on your journey to healing. Please call 540-349-5814 or contact us at scsm@scsm.tv.
