TESTIMONIALS

"Specifically, I learned that I was grieving inwardly and that in order to heal I needed to "publicly grieve", the mourning process. The group helped me move from inward to outward grieving." "Being able to talk with others who are going through the same thing and not feeling that you are alone. This group had made it easier to cope, grieve, not feel that you are the only one going through a death." "I feel I am getting better ever so gradually, there is less fear and anxiety. Our group leader, Fran, was very good. She was kind, understanding, and helpful at all times." "Meeting new people who, like me, are struggling with the loss of a loved one. Noting that many of us have had similar experiences. I have become more aware that my feelings, though unique, are "Normal". I have become more aware that my grief is complicated and that it has damaged my physical being." "Being allowed to express my grief amongst people who are going through the same process. The most valuable aspect of the group was that it was a safe place for me to express my grief." "The group process allowed me to process my feelings and experiences as I experienced the many turbulent emotions that came with the grieving process." "I would say this group was very helpful to me in that I saw our own pains and also our differences. I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders after our meetings. I never felt judged and I truly felt cared for." "I feel that by sharing my journey with family and friends I am "helping" them too through the discussions we have." "I am more at peace with being myself and it is ok to show my pain. I should "embrace" my grief and I am a bereaved person right now." "I'm not the only one grieving, but most of all, my complicated grief was unique and it didn't matter what others said, but only how I had to deal with the issues at hand and heal through them. The sharing of the group's grief made me realize that with the sharing and journaling also came the healing."