Sometimes it’s hard to gauge effectively and objectively how I’m really doing.
Living inside my own head often obscures tell-tale signs that maybe I’m not coping as well as I think I am.
So I depend on feedback from friends and family as an early warning safety system.
But many of us are physically isolated from others who might otherwise help us discern when we need help. A heart can fall fast into a deep pit of despair without realizing it.
A friend recently shared this infographic and I love it!
It’s an objective (though not exhaustive!) checklist anyone can use to determine if they are slipping into unhealthy or potentially harmful behaviors, attitudes and thought patterns.
I wanted to share it with my fellow broken-hearted sojourners as a tool.
Please be honest with yourself even if you can’t be honest with others.
And if you find that you are closer to the red than the green, let me (or SOMEONE) know!
You may be isolated but you are NOT alone!
Reach out.
You are irreplaceable. ❤
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It’s a brilliant graphic Melanie which is useful to all of us. Thank you xxx
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It will be one year without our grandson on December 21st. I am definitely yellow with a couple of oranges.
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Melanie you nailed it with this post! I am clearly in the orange with a few red issues. I keep telling everyone I am struggling and this clearly defines where I am. Your words explain my feelings. Bless you
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I am almost 3 years without my daughter Suzanne. At Christmas time I miss her ten times more if that is even a measure! Your post nailed it! I am all of yellow and orange on more days than I care to admit. Thank you!
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