How do you respond to suffering in other people’s lives? Are you the lean-in type, or do you tend to step back because you’re unsure what to say or how to engage? It can be hard to know how to respond when others suffer, especially when it comes to divorce.

For those experiencing unwanted divorce, it can feel like a death without closure—full of grief, confusion, and loneliness. In her recent article, Linda Seabrook shares how the body of Christ can be a source of support for those walking through this pain. Leaning in and caring for women who are grieving a divorce is “a practical way the church can truly function as the family of God.”

Let’s be women who draw near to the suffering and stay present for the long haul.