5 Stages of Grief and the Grieving Process 

I'm so sorry for your losses. I'm glad you found my video helpful.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife. I am an introvert too, but it is really important that you reach out to your healthy supports and/or build a healthy support system. Hospice offers grief groups in many communities, which may be online as because of the pandemic. There are also other online grief groups. You lost your wife and best friend. You do not want to grieve in isolation. I wish you the best!

@@Serenityonlinetherapy Thank you so much for your kind words and support!

@@sand0077 You're welcome!

Kelly Collins Hi Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss.

My heartfelt sympathy too you...In spite of an ability to continue living I don't think my grief will ever truly end.

I am so sorry for your loss Kelly. I lost my 26 yo son 2 mos ago in a horrible MVA. My heart is broken into pieces. I know how you feel!

Just knowing that in your grief, you are not alone at night. we who cry hear the whispers in the wind.

I lost my 13 year old son. I dedicated my you tube channel to him to talk about loss and love ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nm3k3Q60STU.html

I am so sorry for the loss of your girlfriend.

Ginger Daye May God bless your soul!

I will!

Your a true frirnd.

Hi, Stacy. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad you found some comfort in my video.

me too

That is normal...just don't let the depression take you down into the dark. When my parents died back to back...I went down deep but slowly crawled out.

me too

3 years later and I see these comments. Hope things got better!

😢

Hi, Gilbert. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife. Please view this video if you have not already: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AQZibL5P0Dg.html

Gilbert Jaramillo I know the feeling personally too of overwhelming grief, having gone through my own fair unfortunate share of loss of loved ones including my dad.💔😢💔 My sincerest condolences to you and your children during this really sad time. 😔

@@michaeld.williamsiii9026 Thank you for your kind words.

I'm glad you found my video helpful. Best wishes!

Tim Hughes You're welcome, Tom. I wish you the best!

I am sorry for your loss

@@Serenityonlinetherapy my father committed suicide 4 years ago we had a bad relationship all of are lifes I'm 43 I was 39 then, it was very extreme the way I found him and no one really knew it was smoke smoldering and burnt and it still comes and goes, I do my best to let it go, but it comes and goes..

@@heartbasedresearchtoajourn8158 Hi, Ciaran. You experienced a complicated, traumatic loss. My suggestion would be, if you haven't already, to seek the help of a grief counselor to navigate such difficult waters. I wish you the best.

@@Serenityonlinetherapy thanks for the reply I understand what your saying. I suppose acceptance of anything is really to use what happened to grow as a person..

Grieving does lead to healing, but "closure" is the wrong word. There is no closing the door on the loss of a beloved loved one, nor would I want it.

Hi, Debbie. I am so sorry for your losses. Find supports. Try not to grieve in isolation.

debbie mallaby get support and counseling

After 2 years now, how do you feel...debbie?

Hi, Stacy. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I'm glad you found my video helpful.

Hi, Matthew. I am sorry for the loss of your father. There are dates and holidays that help measure how far we've come in the grieving process. Generally, the first Christmas, birthday, or other important date is the most difficult. We may think we are back to start, but we are not. That is just how grieving is. It comes in waves at expected and unexpected times. Best wishes!

they were before my time but an uncle and grandmother (my dads brother and mother) died in their 40s and i have a sister who is in her 40s now so she could die in theory as family history supports that

I'm so sorry

Hi, Carmen. I'm glad you're getting help for your grief. I wish you the best!

You're welcome! I wish you the best.

I know that had to be so hard to deal with! This is a story that happened to my best friend's family. I am trying to share it with everyone I can because they know where true comfort, peace & hope is found. God bless you! 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) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EhobcQZ6Qb8.html

Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful.

Hi Olga, thank you for your caring words for all those suffering losses. You will be a great intern!

I am so sorry for your losses. I am glad you are getting help and using your supports. Learning how to grieve can take you out of the darkness and back to life. I wish you the best.

Thank you!

Hi, Victoria. I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. I'm glad you found my video helpful. I wish you the best!

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your boy. I know it seems possible now, but learning about grief and using your supports and finding new ones will help you find your way back to life.

This is a story that happened to my best friend's family. I am trying to share it with everyone I can because they know where true comfort, peace & hope is found. God bless you! 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) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EhobcQZ6Qb8.html

BenGunns Exactly! That was my intention - to try to make sense of something that seems to make no sense.

I lost my 13 year old son. I dedicated my you tube channel to him to talk about loss and love ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nm3k3Q60STU.html

You're welcome, Jan! I'm glad you found my video helpful. Best wishes!

I'm sorry for your losses. Each loss must be grieved in order to find your way back to life. Best wishes on your journey!

thank you

+emmalou212 You're welcome!

Hi, Haley, I am glad you are getting help for your grief and depression. Best wishes!

Counselor Carl thank you :)

Hi, Dianna. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad.

Mine passed two years ago. Husband, almost a month ago.

Hi, Ligia. I am so sorry for health problems. And, yes, you are exactly right: you are experiencing many losses, as you mentioned, and grieving is the process we go through to emotionally accept any loss. So, all my videos on grief are relevant to the kinds of losses you are dealing with. I wish you the best!

+Colton Kelsey Healing and growth is possibly through grieving. I am sorry for your losses.

You're welcome, Deborah! I wish you the best.

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife. Grieving such a traumatic loss is a journey from darkness into the light, which takes time and work. Now you can only focus on her loss, but in time you will be able to appreciate her entire life and your many years together. It is best not to grieve alone. Try to find a grief support group for spouses who have lost spouses.

Hi, Noreen. I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your precious grandchild. I lost my own daughter when she was 21 years old, and I soon realized that grieving such a loss with something I should not attempt alone. It is just too much for one person to deal with. So, I found a grief counselor and joined a grief support group for parents who had lost children. These supports became my lifelines to finding the way out of the darkness back into the light again. So, I encourage to seek help for your grief. Best wishes!

@@Serenityonlinetherapy thanks so much for your kindness in responding to my cry for help im trying my best to a Christian Counselor... Im in a bad way please pray that God finds me a good Counselor cause they are hard to come by here in Ireland... 💔💔💔

@@caoilte2013 I will, Noreen, I will!

eugene bell. Feeling guilty when someone close to us dies is common. We think we could have done something more or somehow done better, but usually it was simply beyond our control. I am sorry for the loss of your wife.

I'm glad you found my video helpful. Best wishes!

Amen x

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your partner. And, yes, you are describing a common situation where those who you might think would be your natural supports in the face of such a tragedy have no clue what to do and end up saying things that are hurtful without realizing it. However, what sometimes happens as well is that people you least expected to be a support step forward because they have been through the trauma of loss, and they do get it. They know how to listen and be a witness to your pain.

Hi, Jenny. I'm sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. I'm glad my video was helpful.

Hi, Mariela. I am sorry for your loss. These are difficult times with social distancing, but you should reach out for support via the internet or phone. Here is a link to finding an online grief support group. dying.lovetoknow.com/Online_Grief_Support_Group

You're welcome!

You're welcome! Best wishes!

Lozzness Thank you for your kind words!

Lozzness Grieving child on loss of dog

You're welcome, Joe! Best wishes!

Thank you! Best wishes to you.

You're welcome, Michelle.

Sorry, Caroline. I didn't see your comment until just now. Thank you for being so encouraging to others. I am sorry for the loss of your mother. Best wishes!

Caroline Day if u need some one to talk to I’m here feel free to email me. I see u as so brave that I wish I could be

I wish I could have helped you! I just saw your comment, and it’s 3 years old. God bless you! I hope you’re doing well. 💕

Fair play kid your words just made me stronger

I hope you are doing well and continue to do so in the coming years. Each day is truly a gift and we all can learn from you on your own journey.

You're welcome!

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. When someone dies unexpectedly, guilt is often one of the feelings that must be worked through, and 99% of the time the guilt was unfounded. And when the death was by suicide, it is even harder to let go of the guilt even though 99% of the time we have to come e to accept that it was just something beyond our control.

@@Serenityonlinetherapy thanks for responding. Just saw this now. The thing is, my friend had a master's degree in psychology so i believe she was very aware of the damage this would do to her family. How could she do that to them??!! It's one of the most traumatizing things you can do to your kids/spouse/people who love you. Part of your job as a parent is to protect your kids. It's not that i don't understand her feelings because I have been there myself. I have been suicidal. Not for over a decade, thank God. The ONLY thing that stopped me was knowing how damaging it would be to my children and how likely it makes them take their own life one day. I'm sure God had a part in keeping it from happening too. I know for sure my kids were a huge reason not to. I wanted to die so bad and end my suffering (emotional) but i just couldn't do that to my children! I am so glad i didn't now. It's hard to describe that depth of suffering that you think only death can take away. Although now i know It's not true. Your suffering will not end and it will cause so much grief for others. It's such a devastating thing to do to those who love you. She was such an amazing person and helped so many people. It is so confusing and sometimes i am angry at her. I have a hard time feeling any sympathy i think because im so mad at her for hurting everyone. She decided to not just end her pain but spread her pain to everyone else. I pray for her kids all the time that they don't follow her. Her father committed suicide when she was somewhere around 6. Her youngest is around 12 or 13 and her oldest is 24. I feel so many different things about this.

@@notebookluvr When someone close to you commits suicide, it is natural to feel angry at the person. However, persons who commit suicide are usually not trying to hurt others. Rather, they are trying to end overwhelming pain and, tragically, see no other way out of it.

@@Serenityonlinetherapy yes, i understand that is what they believe are trying to do. As i stated, i have felt those feelings myself. But i could clearly see the selfishness in it. It was MY suffering that i wanted to end. Ending my suffering at the cost of passing it on to others. People i loved and never wanted to hurt. I wouldn't even say my friend was a selfish person at all, until she made this decision. She was pretty much the opposite. Always fighting for others and helping them. It was then, and is now, obvious to me, that they really are thinking mostly of themselves when they make this choice. Their needs to end their misery comes above the needs of everyone else. But whether or not they think they are not trying to hurt anyone, they are so focused on their pain that they can't see the needs of anyone else or they don't matter enough in that moment. I've heard and read articles about it not being selfish, but if you're so focused on only what you need and don't care enough about what it will do to anyone else and the devastation you will be leaving behind, there is nothing more selfish! If i never had these feelings before, (devastating emotional pain making me want to commit suicide) i might be able to see another side. But since i have been there myself, I understand it pretty well. I just don't understand how she thought it was best and decide to traumatize her loved ones that way. She had a master's in psychology. She knew. I don't discount her pain, but she had a choice. She chose herself.

@@notebookluvr I understand your point of view.

Hi, Kai. I am so sorry for your losses, including the traumatic and tragic death of your youngest sister. I hope my videos offer some guidance and understanding as you grieve.

Kai heartbreaking 😭

You're welcome!

You're welcome, Athea!

Alexander Eley Trust the process of grieving, use your supports, and take care of yourself.

You're very welcome, Christian.

@Serenityonlinetherapy I lost my wife this past Sunday. I am a complete wreck! But understanding the road in front of me is half the battle. Thank you again sir.

@@christianshaver972 I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife.

You're welcome.

Hi, Ernest, I'm so sorry for the tragic loss of your best friend. I'm glad you found some support in my video. I wish you the best in these difficult times.

This is a story that happened to my best friend's family. I am trying to share it with everyone I can because they know where true comfort, peace & hope is found. God bless you! 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) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EhobcQZ6Qb8.html

I am sorry for your loss. It is common to feel like you you want to join a departed loved one, but if you have urges to act on those thoughts, please tell someone now - your doctor, pastor, a therapist, a good friend, your spouse. A tragic loss can make you feel hopeless and lost. But you are not. Trust the grieving process. Get help!

I am happy to hear that you are growing and healing.

You're welcome, Juliet!

Hi, Gee. I am sorry for the tragic loss of your boyfriend when you were 23. I'm glad you found my video helpful. Hopefully, it can give you some direction for facilitating your grieving and healing. Best wishes!

Dannielyn Tier. Self - care and allowing yourself to grieve without repressing it or obsessing on it can lead to healing as you go through the grief stages. Best wishes!

Counselor Carl thank you.

Dannielyn Tier. You're welcome!

I hope you are doing well. I am so so sorry for your loss!

Beliefs Become Reality. You're welcome!

Hi, Heriberto. I am so sorry for the tragic loss or your parents. I am glad you found some support in my video. I wish you the best!

@@Serenityonlinetherapy thank you very much

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I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved grandmother.

Gaby Vale of old age?

You're welcome, Maureen. I'm sorry for your loss

Yes God helps to heal 🌻🌿🗻⛅️😇✨💫

You're welcome, Stefan.

You're welcome!

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Hi, Anton. Everyone has their way of grieving. However, since you've fallen into some self-destructive behaviors, you should seek help. Talk to a mental health professional or your doctor. Things can get better. I wish you the best.

​@@Serenityonlinetherapy Thank you ❤

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This is a story that happened to my best friend's family. I am trying to share it with everyone I can because they know where true comfort, peace & hope is found. God bless you! 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) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EhobcQZ6Qb8.html

I'm sorry for the loss of your husband. Two months in not a long time to grieve the loss of a life partner. Give it time.

You're welcome!

lauren Hodges You're very welcome!

lauren Hodges. I am so sorry for your loss.

I'll get through it hopefully soon, thanks .

lauren h. Trust the process. Allow yourself to grieve.

Thanks have a good day sir.

Hi, Minnie. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved brother. I hope my videos on grief help you navigate the waters of this terrible loss. I wish you the best.

Counselor Carl Thank you, sir. Your videos have been very helpful to me.

@@minnie7700 You're welcome, Minnie.

You're welcome!

You're welcome, Lexi!

I'm glad you found my video helpful. Best wishes!

I am so sorry for your tragic loss.

This is a story that happened to my best friend's family. I am trying to share it with everyone I can because they know where true comfort, peace & hope is found. God bless you! 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) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EhobcQZ6Qb8.html

m d. I am sorry for the loss of your brother. Yes it does get better if you allow yourself to grieve. I have a playlist of videos on grief that might help as well.

I am sorry for your losses. I hope my videos help.

Counselor Carl they do a lot thank you

@@Serenityonlinetherapy im gay and I scared tell my mum and dad i told my uncle who died he told me they will apcet me and loves me how tell them im gay ??.

@@michellelohde8683 Hi Michelle, that is not something I can just answer in a post. I suggest you Google "how to come out as gay to my parents" and see what experts and others have to say. I wish you the best.

Very sorry to hear. Hope you’re in a better place now ❤️

Hi, Jim. I am so sorry for the loss of your father. It's going to take some time to adjust to the "new normal." Use your supports. Don't try to grieve alone when dealing with such a traumatic loss. I wish you the best!

You're welcome!

I am ultimately scared of love. Death makes me scared to love.

@@charityhaigh2562 Hi, Charity. I am so sorry for the death of your beloved brother. I hope you are receiving support for your grief - a grief counselor or grief support group. Traumatic loss is not something you want to try to cope with alone. There is help available. Please seek it out. The fears, feelings, and thoughts you are having are a natural part of grieving, but sometimes we need help to work through them so we can get back to living life in the here and now.

Alexander Eley That's great!

You're very welcome!

Hi, Andy. Of course, you are right. One's experience of grief is subjective. But I'm also guessing that you are not a parent. I lost my grandparents when I was in my teens and as a young adult, and it was sad. I lost my mother who had dementia when she was in her 90s, and although sad, it was mostly a relief. She has lived a good life and had been ready to go for a couple of years. I lost my father when he was in his 80s, and it was very difficult. I thought I had a few more years with him. After all, he only stopped running 21 miles per week not that long ago. Still, my parents' memorial services seemed like celebrations of a lives well-lived. I lost my best friend when we were 50. It was a shock and very disturbing. It was my first really upsetting loss. I thought we had many more years together. I have also been through divorces that were quite difficult to grieve. Then, when I was 59, I lost my 21-year-old daughter, and it was more than traumatic. It was pure horror! Her memorial service was nothing less than a tragedy - the guilt, the horror, the sense of failure, the fear, the trauma, the immense sense of loss, the shattered illusion all parents have that they can somehow protect their children. And even though I was a grief counselor, my grief over the tragic death of my daughter took me to places I didn't even know existed. It took me years to find my way back to life in the here and now. Her death changed me forever. There is a sadness in me now that will never go away, and honestly I don't want i to. However, I have grieved with the help of a grief counselor and grief support group for parents who lost children. After a few years, I eventually found my way back to life despite the pain of my daughter's tragic death. No parent ever wants to outlive their child. It is just not the way things are supposed to be. It is the worst loss of all.

@@Serenityonlinetherapy Thank you for taking the time to share with me.

@@andyt3789 You're very welcome, Andy. I wish you the best!