Growing a Better Life Blog
by Jackie M. Johnson
Powerful Hope and Encouragement
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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… Are you or someone you know going through a relationship breakup? If so, I’m sorry. Breakups are tough to get through. So much pain…hurt…anger…feelings of loss and rejection. It’s never easy. As someone who has endured the pain and rejection of breakups, I’ve learned a lot in the process and I want to share some practical help, hope and encouragement with you. In fact, I wrote a breakup recovery book, “When Love Ends and… There’s this guy who texts you all the time. He seems like a nice guy, but you’re not really sure where you stand with him. He often asks you to come over and “hang out,” and you talk a lot. You know you’re developing a friendship, but it’s kind of fuzzy if it’s something more. Is this relationship going anywhere? Is this even a “relationship”? Are we dating or just friends? It all gets even…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
Getting Over a Breakup – Jackie M. Johnson on Dr. James Dobson’s “Family Talk” – Day 1
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