by Kelci Jager | Feb 3, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Fear, Guilt, Healing, Self Care
When my husband Collin was diagnosed with leukemia, I suddenly found myself in the role of a caregiver. Balancing the responsibilities of being a wife, a mom, and caring for my chronically ill husband felt like trying to untangle a messy ball of yarn. This struggle...
by Kelci Jager | Jan 31, 2024 | Guilt, Powerless
Guilt vs Control: Your Mind Would Rather Be Guilty Than Helpless Recently a young widow commented on one of my social media posts, questioning why I didn’t organize a group of prayer warriors when my husband was diagnosed with leukemia. She stated, “If many...
by Kelci Jager | Dec 15, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Fear, Guilt, Healing, Pain
Not All Pain Is Created Equal If you are human, at some point in your life you will experience the pain that comes from grief and loss. However, not all grief pain is created equal. The way one approaches and processes their pain can significantly impact their grief...
by Kelci Jager | Nov 29, 2023 | Emotions, Fear, Guilt
Grief is like being on an unexpected roller coaster ride—you didn’t sign up for it, and now you’re strapped in with no way to get off. It takes you through twists and turns, and sometimes, it feels like there’s no control over where it’s going....
by Kelci Jager | Nov 29, 2023 | Anxiety, Emotions, Guilt
Have you ever found yourself imagining alternative scenarios, that could have prevented the death of your loved one? Going down the mental path of “would’ve, could’ve, should’ve” regarding past events? These thought patterns are extremely...
by Kelci Jager | Nov 29, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Fear, Guilt, Healing, Normal
Isn’t it interesting how our modern culture can openly acknowledge death and funerals, yet steers clear of the profound and lasting impact of grief? Our world lacks understanding and acceptance of grief as a natural and necessary human response to loss; this pressures...
