In fact, if I had not found the women in the group I don’t think my own children, Nora and Callum, would be alive today. I was not a part of the group when I was pregnant with Lucy so I had to figure out that pregnancy on my own. What a difference these women made in my ...
I miss her so much, I pray every night for God to take me too. I’m devastated and don’t know how to move forward nor do I want to. I just do not want to live any more. I have been to several group meetings including Grief Share. Thanks for listening Reply Ron says: July ...
Fortunately, I found a counselor who kept a box of tissues within arms reach at all sessions and, later, a grief support group with a male participant who was very articulate and insightful. Another topic which you might want to blog about is crying while driving — probably at least as...
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving 2019. My third without Tim. Unlike last year, I am feeling well, and excited to host a group of family and friends at Hopewell House tomorrow at noon. Entering into the holiday season with a renewed sense of connection, purpose, strength, and love. In Tim’s wor...
body. One of those was in my right upper chest. When I commented on it, she told me that was the “grief spot.” Wow. Of course. Then a few minutes later I asked if there was a needle pulling on my right arm near my elbow because I felt a searing, tugging, pain. She looked,...
There were the friends and family who showed up to support me after my dear Amy died and now an even larger group who have supported me during this past year. Most of these same people remain present even now. I lost all of my hair and almost 100 lbs. and they still loved me. If...
each person can plant their own tree memorialin honor of the loved one who passed. Family and friends can video and take pictures of the planting and share with each other in a Facebook group or other social media platform. This can create a special and memorable event for everybody ...
A friend of mine was online in a group conversation with some people from the local area. I'm not sure how the conversation went exactly, but my GF came up in conversation. One of the participants said he had known her and missed her quite a bit. My friend asked me if I knew wh...
Virtual support groups can also be helpful to work through grief, she explains. Or you can suggest they reach out to individual grief therapists if a group setting doesn't feel right. But they should ask therapists they are vetting how long they've worked with patients who've dealt with gr...
However, Jafar Farah, director of the Mossawa Center rights group for Palestinian citizens of Israel, told AFP that "there is selective implementation of law enforcement when it comes to Arab citizens". Farah's organization said police had arrested more than 2,300 Arab citizens since May, compa...