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Grief: When Major Loss Challenges Your Beliefs

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Overview

A major loss can make you question your beliefs. Sadness, anger, guilt, hopelessness—all these emotions can make you question everything you once believed about life, death, and suffering.

Some people are able to find comfort, courage, and hope from their beliefs. But if you're like a lot of people, you just feel lost. And that's not because you're weak or because your beliefs aren't strong enough. It's because you are human.

Your spiritual health—your belief system—is part of your overall health. Belief systems can help us face fears and let go of the past and have courage. They help us learn to live with understanding and care for the world, for others and for ourselves.

After a major loss, finding your way back to your beliefs (or maybe revising your belief system) is important. It can be helpful to take some time to think, talk, and write about your feelings.

Here are some things you can try when a major loss has made you question your beliefs.


Credits for Grief: When Major Loss Challenges Your Beliefs

Current as of: November 16, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
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