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michleader
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I’m a 33-yr. old Roman Catholic woman who is virtually paralyzed by the fear of death. While I try to have faith in God and His mercy, I have a hard time not being preoccupied with a fear that He does not love me and does not forgive me of my sins. I’m also struggling with the death of my grandmother in 2004. Lately, I find myself needing to seek the constant (almost weekly) advice of doctors to help me realize that my problem is not physical as much as it is emotional. I do have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but even though my other tests have proven clean and clear, I still am convinced I’m dying of the same thing my grandmother had. I know death is inevitable and there are never guarantees that we will go to Heaven, but while I’m “living” here, all I’m doing is fearing the end. **I have been trying to find a local priest or Catholic counselor in the Central New Jersey area, but can’t find one. **Please pray for me and any advice would be helpful. Thank you.