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Seumas Macdonald's avatar

Thanks for this series and this one in particular. I find both hope and comfort in your words and the reality they point to. I have also benefited so much from being able to name ambiguous grief *as* grief and own it as such.

John Onwuchekwa's avatar

Naming it is like finding out there is a name for a sickness that no one could diagnose. The naming gives hope that there’s a solution to the problem. That hope is priceless!

Kim Sutphen's avatar

So much truth! Thank you for starting our day with these words of compassion.

John Onwuchekwa's avatar

Kim, I appreciate you tuning in every morning and offering such kind words of encouragement.

Jeremy Wright's avatar

This is a word. Thank you! In our journey with severe chronic pain it has been incredibly helpful to begin to understand and use the language of grief for the losses we experience.

Tyler Eason's avatar

Thank you for this, brother! That ambiguous grief is real and helpful to name.

Bethany L Peters's avatar

I’ve so much experience with ambiguous grief that I feel numb when the normal flavor comes around.

Crystal Figueroa's avatar

Truly am grateful for this post and the support that comes along with it John. Your very much an inspiration and I go through this journey not only alongside God but with your words and stories I wake up a little more hopeful every morning

Kim Sutphen's avatar

Started reading The Myth of Closure this morning. Thank you so much for the recommendation. I began my ministry as a Christian counselor this year and I can already tell in the first few pages this book will be so helpful to me and those I counsel. 🖤