Growing a Better Life Blog
by Jackie M. Johnson
Powerful Hope and Encouragement
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As you learn to live “beyond the breakup” and find your way forward, you discover that letting go of the past is truly possible. You come alive again and remember things you’ve forgotten or put aside like: gratitude, friendships, serving others and maybe even living your dreams. The promise of a new day signals a chance for new beginnings. O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. Psalm 30:2 After the sun has set on your relationship, and you’ve gone through the darkest time, you’re farther along the heart healing journey. It’s nearly Dawn. Here, you are still processing the pain, but you are also continuing to look ahead to the future. It’s a time of adjustment and emotional repair to steady yourself after a tidal wave has… Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. Micah 7:8 If you’ve ever gone through a relationship breakup, you’ve probably heard something like this: “It’s not you, it’s me.” “I’ve found someone else.” “This isn’t working anymore.” Or, maybe something worse. Whether the ending was sudden or gradual, your life has a different pace now. It has more empty spaces. But unfortunately, you may want to fill the absence with what you… Years ago, I was talking with a guy friend (let’s call him Mitch). I was going through a heart-wrenching breakup at the time and I decided to ask him for his best advice on how to deal with it. “So, how do you get over a breakup?” I asked my friend. “You just do,” he replied nonchalantly. “What do you mean? ‘You just do,’ I questioned, “How do you get over it?” I was bewildered…. Are you going through a painful breakup? Do you know someone who is? If so, listen up. This week I’m talking with Dr. James Dobson on his radio show, “Family Talk” about getting over a breakup and my helpful breakup recovery book, “When Love Ends and the Ice Cream Carton Is Empty.” (Moody Publishers) Here’s the link to Day 2 of the program. I hope it helps, heals and blesses you. Excerpt from “When…How to Get Over a Breakup – Part 4 (Moving Forward and Dating Again)
How to Get Over a Breakup – Part 3 (Healing Emotions and Forgiveness)
How to Get Over a Breakup – Part 2 (Learning from Loss)
How to Get Over a Breakup – Part 1 (Stabilize the Situation)
Getting Over a Breakup – Jackie M. Johnson on Dr. James Dobson’s “Family Talk” – Day 2
