I attended my first Grief Support Group tonight...

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I must say, I enjoyed it. I will be attending more sessions. I was able to share my story... exchanged phone numbers with a few of the ladies. We watched a video of people that loss loved ones and had a discussion about it. The way to healing through grief is facing the pain. If you have attended a Grief Support Group, what was your experience?
 

I went to several meetings here. I found it interesting. After a few months, I made the decision to stop attending. Simply because I felt it was time to look elsewhere for socializing and healing.
I am glad you are getting something from the group.
 
Marie5656 said:
I went to several meetings here. I found it interesting. After a few months, I made the decision to stop attending. Simply because I felt it was time to look elsewhere for socializing and healing.
I am glad you are getting something from the group.
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Thanks @Marie5656. I do not foresee this as long term. It was nice being in a face to face setting with others that can understand what you are going through in grieving. I will attend a few more sessions. I read a lot and still attend counseling which helps a lot... every little bit helps :)
 

Thank you both for sharing your stories about grief support. Many of us, if we haven't needed to get help from one of these groups, may need to in the future. Nice to know they are helpful, even if for a limited amount of time. đź’š
 
@SeaBreeze I felt a bit of relief after I left my support group. As I mentioned, I do not foresee attending long term because I do not want to stay stuck in the grief cycle. I will attend a few more sessions. But I would highly recommend a face to face group session. Grief just brings up so much past hurt and pain. I would not wish it on my worst enemy. But I do know PAIN BRINGS STRENGTH. But the hardest part is facing the pain head on and a lot of us don't know how to do or prefer not to do it because it feels unbearable. I have to do it to move forward.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Thank you both for sharing your stories about grief support. Many of us, if we haven't needed to get help from one of these groups, may need to in the future. Nice to know they are helpful, even if for a limited amount of time. đź’š
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Yes, I would definitely recommend it. My group was specifically for seniors who lost their spouses. So, even more of a connection.
 
I haven't. Because I wasn't able to get to one. I do think it would have helped me along.

After a long while later, I was able to find an online group with a narrowed similar focus, to participate with for a time, which even helped make a difference for me. Reaching out does help.
 
Marie5656 said:
Yes, I would definitely recommend it. My group was specifically for seniors who lost their spouses. So, even more of a connection.
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@Marie5656 ironically a few of the ladies at my group were seniors that lost their spouse. One older gentleman lost his brother and one lady loss her sister.. very interesting. So glad I attended. I am looking forward to the next session.
 
Kaila said:
I haven't. Because I wasn't able to get to one. I do think it would have helped me along.

After a long while later, I was able to find an online group with a narrowed similar focus, to participate with for a time, which even helped make a difference for me. Reaching out does help.
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@Kaila I agree.. reaching out helps a LOT. It helps to release the pain.
 

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