If you or a loved one are going through grief, my new book, Grief and Spiritual Healing: Surviving Life After Loss, is out now on Amazon. I wrote this while going through my own tremendous loss, and I hope that the words will bring you some peace, comfort and healing. Available at a.co/d/hdnp1qS For more on death, grief and loss, the documentary, The Miracle of Death, is also on KZfaq. Watch at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZOHdLCG3dDQiomb.htmlttps://kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZOHdLCG3dDQiok.html

My son died 4 days ago, Im very much in pain, I dont know what to do, I cant accept the realization that his no longer with us, Please heal me oh Lord!😢😢😢

When my mom died about two years ago, the whole concept of life changed for me. The Joy and happiness of life just filtered away. Its not as bad now, but it was at a point in life where I felt like I was the camera, watching everyone be happy. While I was there, recording the happy memories of others.

The healing process can only be accomplished if we accept the reality we will never see our loved one again in this life. I lost my husband, my best friend after 50 years. When you’ve known someone that long you don’t know how to exist without them. Loving someone as long as I had him was the greatest gift he gave me. Positivity can help to accept what we cannot change.

I lost my father because of the pandemic last year. I couldn't get to be with him in his last moments and it is haunting me everyday. I hope he is in peace wherever he is 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I have been a full time caregiver for three years to my father that is very nearly 95 years. He has severe dementia. He is now slipping away in hospital. in these 3 years I woke up with him had breakfast with him, lunch, dinner, watch TV, do crosswords, have small altercations, laughs, jokes, walks, do some gardening together, reminisce together. In these three years I would assist him with medications, when he was ill, I would see to his tax papers, I would clean him when he had " accidents" and I did all this giving up my job. He is tatooed on my skin now. The simbiosis complete. Now he is slowly shutting down it will take a hell of a lot to get past the pain and sense of loss. From Italy

My father was my best friend and I was with him nearly every day of my life. He died two years ago at the age of 85. We were so in sync with each other and so alike in most every area of life, that it was like losing a twin when he died. It was unbearably dark for me for a month afterward, then I found myself again, somehow, but was still in a very lonesome place for about a year, of deep anguish. Then it slowly got to be less traumatic, even though I still have a little panic or anxiety some days, briefly here and there. And there is not a day that I don't think about him multiple times each day, but its not a haunting nor an obsession like it use to be. There was nothing I could do to recover from it, even though I talked to God about it all the time; but I didn't ask Him to make the pain go away, because I felt like if He did, that I would have turned my back on Dad and didn't need him anymore. I didn't want my dad to end up like nothing more than a character I had read about in a storybook. The grieving definitely had to run its course in my case. I couldn't just snap out of it. And the crazy thing is that I have lost all sorts of people over the years, and dealt with losing each of them pretty well--- friends, aunts, uncles, all my grandparents, and even my mom. But the trauma from losing my dad outweighed all of the rest put together. In spite of all that, I had a thought one day that helped a little, a thought that still crosses my mind often: My dad would hate to know that the last thing he did for me, through his dying, was to ruin the rest of my life. I loved my dad too much to put that burden on him now that he's gone, even though I know that none of that is true or even possible. God bless us all as we try to cope with life on planet earth. And may we all have our souls ready, once we are gone ourselves, so that we can finally be with the ones we love forever, in the presents of our God, and our Savior. . .

I thought of getting a grief counselor. I lost my grandparents and Dad recently. I can hear their voices and have voicemails from them. It makes me cry. I keep thinking of good memories with all of them. And I got angry at myself for not talking to them all sooner and not seeing my Dad sooner. Ugh it’s so hard. My heart goes out to everyone on here. May you comfort and peace. God bless. ❤

My dad died in 2015,I went through the process and fully accept his death now. We never stop missing them though. Life goes on and my dad's spirit still lives on in the infinite universe.

After losing my dad in 2012 and my grandma who raised me in 2017 she was 99 1/2 - what I've learned is : it's not something you get over, but something you get through.

I just want to hug him and never let go I'm starting to cry

I lost my ex after dealing with his alcoholism and depression, not even a year after I left. He said he was getting help and had 2 daughters. I just found out today, 3 years later. Covid increased his anxiety and depression and he drank himself to death before his birthday. I’m beyond floored but this video is a beautiful reminder.

Tears...are cleansing! The departed lives on forever in the ❤️.....

The rug I had been walking on for 29 years had been pulled out from under me last week. Suddenly there is no routine, no caring for her, and no existence of my beloved Mummy in the house. Just sitting with a feeling of emptiness😔 and a huge gaping hole in my sad heart. I miss you Maa 💞😢

What a beautiful video! Couldn't stop crying. Thank you, Todd, my guru.

I lost my grandma in August of 2020 during the pandemic. At times I feel okay, sometimes fine. But then I remember her, our moments. When we would cook together, eat together laugh together and just talk about her life. Sometimes we'd cry together or I to her. Ever since she died I find myself walking around in life lost with no sense of direction nor wanting to find a way. I feel I am floating above the deep end not knowing how to swim. I cried watching this video which I haven't done for sometime. I feel like I'd be lying if I said it gets easier. The truth is nobody knows if it gets better or worse...it just keeps going. I hope you find some comfort in reading this knowing your not hurting alone. Even though I am married now and have a great life...that fog still comes by, the cloud over me catches up to me and pours down on me. All we can really do is just take it one day at a time.❤

I lost Mom on December 16, 2022. She suffered with dementia, as well as many physical debilitations in her last 5 years. I know her death was a beautiful release. I find myself on the floor, fetal, crying so hard there is no sound. I watch it as awareness and send love into that pain. I realize that it is trauma, my trauma, my mother's unheard pain, her forgotten self, screaming out through me to acknowledge the path her spirit chose. My grief is real, her pain is real and it is my gift to her to acknowledge, process and transmute that combined suffering through me and release it. Thank you, Todd. This video was right on time, as usual. Much love.

My wife was killed in a horrific car crash we were in, Nov 2022. Every day i put time aside to grieve, in repect to her and also for me. I will always do this.

My little brother, uncle, baby, best friend, cousin, sister feels like constant overwhelming grief an saddeness 😢its so draining and tiring and the last thing i want to do is be alone with myself lol.. prayers for all the lost hurt souls out there may you find solace or and peace within to live life to the full and make your passed loved ones so proud ❤

I lost my Mother 2 weeks ago and I'm struggling but trying my best to think of the good times rather than on the negative

From 2007 to 2017 my dad, my sister, my nephew and my son passed on, it’s been so hard but the truth is, the only way out is through.

When my baby girl Phoenix died on May 26 2023 i also died inside. However something in me was born. The way i see life. The way i see God. My relationship with God. Has developed an entire new dimension. I am so empty and can't wait to be w her. Being w her naturally has become my life goal. That's all i want. My other kids give me motivation to keep going. The pain in my soul is torturous. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a child. Altho it has become better where i can go longer talking about her without crying or go longer wo crying for her, this pain has no comparison and only those who have gone thru it can truly understand. I love you my Phoenix 🐦‍🔥 💔

I lost my dad 2 weeks ago, and it was unexpected. So many things we'd planned to do that ill never get to experience. Memories every where I turn. Feel like I'd rather die than face the world alone without him, my sole parent.

I lost my only brother 13 days back , the pain is unbearable I wonder if I can ever accept my reality

My father lost his battle to cancer for 3 years and passed on August 4th 2023💔 so I needed to hear this...

I lost my grandfather yesterday after he got a cardiac arrest, before getting cardiac arrest, a month ago, he told me that his chest is paining a lot and it is hard to breathe, he told this thing to his sons but they did not take it serious and I am regretting so much right now that I wish I could have taken him to the hospital but I didn't. I'll always regret. Please everyone reading this comment, pray for him

Lost my kid last month I don't know even can someone pray for me

Lost the love of my life 3 weeks ago...18 yrs together. Just going thru the motions. Breathe in breathe out.

I lost my husband last week suddenly at 42, and our daughter lost her daddy, he was the love of my life I feel panic every evening as night draws in and I feel so lost

I'm in so much pain, the loss is unfathomable.. How is there beauty in grief? Nothing is beautiful right now.. My whole world is black.. It's only been 2 weeks since I lost the love of my life.. Any spirituality I had is gone..

Thank you for this guidance Todd. It has been 18 mo. since the passing of my husband and the hardest challenge of my life to continue moving forward without him here. I've had faith that things will get better, but starting to think the suffering has been too long. I figured I need to think about it differently, as many solutions in life come that way. I had been at a loss on what to do. God bless you for helping people as you are.🙏🏻💖 💖💖

Attachment to someone we love is never easy to let go. Grieving process is a way to heal the love we have. It can be moments of appreciation and gratitude that warms the heart. Let it be. To know someone lovely was in your life . Now safe and peaceful .

Lost my mother February 19th 2022 to Cancer and my sister who was only 51 passed suddenly this past April. I feel lost in this life without them both, my mom was my world and my sister was my second mom. I have a strong faith in God but this pain I feel is too much to bear at times. I am going to seek grief and depression counseling to help me deal with losing the 2 woman that raised me. I pray in time through God and prayer will help heal all our hearts that are broken from losing our loved ones…..

my mother passed on oct 11 on a wednesday night. she was 89 and suffering for the past 15 months from weaknesses and other ailments. it was her time; her body was telling her it was time. unable to talk she squeezed my hand with all her might few minutes before she fell unconscious. i felt the last beat of her heart with my hand. i love you mother, with all my heart and soul.

I lost my youngest brother 3 weeks ago and it is so painful. I have been avoiding to recall the story of how he stop breathing. Because I would not be able to hold my heart. Trying my best to deal with my grief but at the same time I hope I will stay like this forever. He is so important in my life that I dont wish to accept his passing at all.

Accepting the nightmare of grief for what it is and allowing yourself to feel all of the feelings is the only way forward without the trauma

The fact that Im watching this video shows that im still not over my grieving process. I lost my mother 2 years ago after a horrible battle with cancer.. I tried to avoid grief with distraction, moved to a wholy new country, new job, but I guess things have to take their course

Its traumatic and exhausting. Especially when u lose someone in your arms took their last breathe. I lost husband due to Covid 3yrs ago. It's been a journey of healing myself. U have to put your mind at ease. Tell yourself it was out of your control. Have to move on when u are ready. The pain won't leave or u won't forget. But u must find peace within u. Get strength to move on without them. Not easy but with support of family friends it can be done. If u feel don't help seek therapy. 🙏

Blessed to have anyone now days some don't have support or anyone to love them adopt your own family even if it's a pet we all need love

I lost my husband one month ago. The pain is so intense. It doesn't go away. I am so alone. People in my circle don't understand what I am going through. I received insensitive comments. I don't blame anyone cause they don't know or understand what i am going through.

I know how you all feel, just remember everything that died even your pets are with your loved ones, my gran , and nan I didn't feel it so bad for my granny because of her age maybe, I was still so sad, but lost my yaya at 60, I'm 22 and it's hard having autism and 8 other elements..

I lost my father last April and this resonates so deeply with me - thankyou for sharing ♥

Grief really hurts but I am happy to feel that pain.

My brother tries to rationalize death but it is a loss that you can grow and learn from

Life doesn’t end it changes

I lost my wife my best friend a week ago, I feel so empty and can't see a future without her. I love her so much it's breaking me apart and I dont know what to do. I'm so lost

No words. Only tears of gratitude. 🙏💙

Hopefully i can get through the grief of losing my mother a year ago. Shes all i had. The world is different without her and seems meaningless. Hopefully something in time will change things for thw better. Right now im a lonewolf with no sense of direction.

I just lost my mom of dementia. Thankfully she passed peacefully in her sleep last night. It has broken me, feeling a sort of emptiness and sadness. She was an incredibly strong women, stubborn at times, always loving, caring and supportive. As children, that’s all we want. Mom, I love you, Marc ❤

I lost my dad 20 years ago, and my mother 2 years ago,I was her caregiver for the last 18 years of her life, I'm a loner and it seems that all I do every day is cry ,wishing they could come back,I miss them so so much

Lost my daughter Christmas day , and your vid probably saved my live from where i was headed . Mai is my wife . Emma was my dearly beloved daughter i lost , my best friend . Thank you .

thank you

My grandma just passed away yesterday. I'm so broken because she was the rock of my entire family. I want my grandma back

Lost my little sister in a car accident. In 2018.. I grew up with her all my childhood. It's difficult indeed. Great video btw brotha 🙏🏼

Deaar Todd. Thank you for the reminder to spend time everyday with these feelings. Loss and grief have so many faces. 🙏💓

Thank you for your output it was very helpful I love you all ❤❤

I lost my husband this year to cancer..he was only 36..theres no pain that can compare..the ache is unbearable at times..we were together 19 yrs..h.s sweethearts..most days i wish God took me too..a part of me died with him that day💔

I lost my husband just 15 days back and can't accept the fact that i will never be able to see him touch him hug him or just be around him, i wish i could say him how much he meant to me.

I never understood the love I had suppressed for the person many loss until he was gone. When he died, apart of me died with him. His death has been beyond impactful. I will never be the same. Taking the time to grieve him everyday is something that I can’t control because it just happens everyday no matter how many laughs, smiles or good times. I know this will be a process.

To those who have lost their loved ones my prayers are with you and your family and you may find you in the midst

Thanks for your time on this. It's a powerful message.

I had a former girlfriend of mine die on the 11th. We went separate ways after HS and just began to reconnect. Recently I had a desire to want to meet up with her again to talk with her. Came home from work and found out she passed suddenly. I’m completely shattered. I loved her. I’ve never experienced a pain like this before. This hurts so much.

Lost my mom to kidney failer she gave her last breath when i was with her nd im use all the negativity to my boxing career in be famus one day got gave me a talet he teaches my mind nd my hands to war till i hang to gloves and retire god bless every one goin thru depression nd seeing this video because we are in a dark path but we are trying to see the light

I lost my husband 10 days ago, ew have been together for 19 years and left me with 5 beautiful and wonderful children. The pain is unbearable and hurting me so much every day. I have to be strong for my kids.

I lost my sister at the age of twelve she was 13 she drowned in a car accident. I watched my mother n father greave . It was strange I was all they had left at home . I started using cannabis to sleep at night 🌙 I tried to run from the grief. I ended up on heroin by the time I was 17 . But I have realised that when u learn you grow . Today I'm doing better however there are still bad days . Freedom comes from within ✨️ thank you Todd ❤

I've been grieving for 31 years, and I'm still grieving!!!

This may never be seen Today i lost my mother, she was everything to me, now im 21 with aspergers, cant cook, cant drive, last of my family Right now it just feels like everything is turned against me, feeling cold, alone, desperate need of a hug, and just non-stop flowing tears since im on my own without any important life skills

Thanks, this is great. Living it, feeling it...♥️

Last year on February my uncle was driving back from Pennsylvania because he is a delivery driver then he got in a really bad car crash. His wife survived by he did it. It was very hard for my family. I am so heartbroken from this day every time, I always think of him, and almost every night I cry 2:24

I lost my mom last year and my sister 3 years ago from a murder I’m still not over it but I must say I took the first step to getting help by going to therapy

Celebrating them what a blessing they brought into your lives one day you see them again Heaven What have we lost we be reunited one day no more tears knees will bow and acknowledge Jesus as our lord and savior peace harmony all the days forever and ever thankyou Jesus the 👑

Beautiful 🙏🍃 Thank you for the video

Bless your heart Todd…💞

I lost my mum June 12th last year 387 days ago I haven’t stopped crying since. Heartbroken 💔 forever

I lost my father two months ago. I cannot think of anything else when I am awake.

I just lost my stepfather. He was truly my father, and all i can do is cry. RIP my king 🕊️

I lost my partner of over 2 years last March 17, 2024 & until now I cannot accept his passing.It was a massive heart attack that did him.Everyday I think of him.Everyday I talk to him,,,grief is a real hard work,,,😢😢😢

the hard part is acceptance because it’s too painful at first

My father died few days ago, and I'm running around the city, bringing documents back and forth, with no time to process the loss. bureaucracy is the aspect of death no one talks about and I hate it.

BEAUTIFUL AMEN 🙏

Thank you Todd. I miss him so much and needed to hear this. 🌈🪽

Please keep these coming 🙌🏾💚

Thank you very much. ❤

i lost my little brother (23) to suicide less than a week ago. he was my best friend in the world and i am heartbroken. i had no idea he was feeling that way. he was the most positive, selfless, innocent kid and he saved me from suicide multiple times. it kills me that i couldn't do the same for him. lord gimme peace 💔

Thank you ❤😢

My experience was very different. I was in the room when my mother passed. My dreams thereafter were that of my mother screaming and yelling at me and I woke in the morning crying. I finally woke up one day and said I forgive you. Not for anything my mother did while alive but she left me.

I would love to share my best friend's testimony and pray that it will be a help to someone. Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey Family Story Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day. My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening. That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are. Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you. His Story Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12) He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell. “For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price] “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b) Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour! “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) Your Story What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son. The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready? “...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c) ********************************************************* If you need more help or if you would like to send a word of encouragement to the family, please go to: facebook.com/GITM-Foundation-113997824650357/ If you don't have a church to attend, we would love for you to join us in person @ Liberty Faith Bible Church in Norwood, Mo. every Sunday morning central time 11:00 A.M., Sunday evening 7:00 P.M., and Wednesday evening 7:00. P.M. where you will hear sound, biblical preaching from God's Word as well as uplifting, godly music. Or you can join our livestream family at: libertyfaith.net Facebook: Reg Kelly-Table In The Wilderness Sermon audio: Liberty Faith Church Pastor Reg Kelly KZfaq: Liberty Faith Church Reg Kelly sermons

I lost my cat, brother and father on consecutive days. It knocked the wind out of me for awhile. Slowly getting on with my life .

Thank you ❤🙏

God bless this man🙏

I lost my career job. It was my life. Decades of friendships were my family. Im alone now, .. with no interest in living. ... the loss put me in depression. I have anxiety and insomnia. I don't sleep anymore. I only stress on my loss, and how i want my life back. Im unable to accept. I just suffer. Im unable to do anything else because of depression . Its mentally paralyzing.. .. I've called 988. Its not going well for me

Thank you for this video,I stumbled across it on my feed.i really need to hear words of comfort.just in may of this year,I lost my soulmate,been having difficulties with grief.

I thought I had a good relationship with my father. I loved him. He was not big on showing love, especially after I became an adult. I have found out he didn't include me in his will. He only included my 2 brothers. It is haunting me. Not greed. I am not worried about material things but what did I do to him. What did I do to make him angry enough at me to not want to include me.

I lost my dad two months ago I just can’t live without him it’s hard to accept. I’m trying to get over it but I’m unable to do it. I still feel everyday that he will come home tonight but he’s not coming ….. he was too young just 44 my mom and I are in great shock. This feeling is the worst no one can describe it. I feel lost everyday I miss him so much.

My bestie died by my side. Horrible car accident we were hit 4 seconds to impact i reached over so he wouldn't hit himself. But the impact was so intense it stopped both out hearts. I had been by his side the last 20 years. His body is dead. But his spirit isnt dead. We have to remember this. And our spirts will be reunited with them. If you remind yourself past the grief to remember them. You will have a breakthough. Their spirit will come and console you. He did. God bless you all!

Sometimes it's too much to process all at once. Takes time for that to run it's course.

Take god into your lifes 🙏🏽

I lost my beloved husband February 2023. Seems like yesterday. Still going through the grieving process.😢😢

I still grieve I think of the good memories not the bad

There is something we can do and the first thing is to accept it’s possible to help ourselves process the process. Read “Second Firsts.” Apply the wisdom. It will still take time but the pain is far less and the task is less dark. You can feel better sooner and you can learn more about yourself as you learn to help yourself instead of feeling isolated, alone, and helpless. God Bless