When life unexpectedly falls apart, our natural instinct is usually to isolate ourselves, pretend everything is fine, or completely run away. However, buying into "toxic independence" and faking it until you make it will only make your unseen pain worse. In this video, we explore why hitting rock bottom requires us to stop running and start being brutally honest about our exhaustion and grief. If you are feeling completely overwhelmed by your circumstances right now, here is how to actually survive and begin to heal.

0:00 - The Harsh Reality of Unexpected Suffering
05:45 - A Major Misconception About Following Christ
11:20 - How Jesus Handled Crushing Grief
17:35 - Step 1: Stop Isolating and Invite People In
24:10 - Step 2: Stop Pretending and Be Honest
31:45 - Step 3: Stop Running and Surrender Control
37:50 - Finding the Strength to Get Back Up

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