Bereavement Support Group
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Hi, I am new to this forum, so I thought I would give a little introduction. I just turned 50 this year and I live in Florida with my husband, three dogs, and my cat (plus a miscellaneous foster animal). We have been in Florida about two years, we're originally from New England. That's where all of family is.
I am feeling a little overwhelmed these days. Over the past year and a half, I have lost four family members (my father, my older brother and my twin brother, and my husband's sister), my husband has been diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, and I have chronic pain, fibromyalgia, bi-polar, ptsd, etc. Each has brought its own type of stress and with each one I have had little time to regroup from the previous crises.
I was seeing a really good therapist, but with all the funerals, my therapy appointments were few and far between. We finally arrived home again (Florida) and I was very excited about attending a Women's Retreat on Grief run by my therapist. Then this last Monday, I got a call from her saying that due to my disabilities and limitation, she decided that it just wouldn't work and said I couldn't come. I was really looking forward to this. This last year and a half have been incredibly difficult. I try putting one foot in front of the other but some days it just doesn't work. This week is one of those days. I don't have any idea how to respond to my therapist; worse still I have no idea how I will get myself out of this black hole. Out of desperation, I found this site. I am now beginning to feel a little hope again.
I am feeling a little overwhelmed these days. Over the past year and a half, I have lost four family members (my father, my older brother and my twin brother, and my husband's sister), my husband has been diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, and I have chronic pain, fibromyalgia, bi-polar, ptsd, etc. Each has brought its own type of stress and with each one I have had little time to regroup from the previous crises.
I was seeing a really good therapist, but with all the funerals, my therapy appointments were few and far between. We finally arrived home again (Florida) and I was very excited about attending a Women's Retreat on Grief run by my therapist. Then this last Monday, I got a call from her saying that due to my disabilities and limitation, she decided that it just wouldn't work and said I couldn't come. I was really looking forward to this. This last year and a half have been incredibly difficult. I try putting one foot in front of the other but some days it just doesn't work. This week is one of those days. I don't have any idea how to respond to my therapist; worse still I have no idea how I will get myself out of this black hole. Out of desperation, I found this site. I am now beginning to feel a little hope again.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I am new here too. I am 26, live in the UK with my hubby and two kids (2 and 7 weeks) and lost my father when I was six months pregnant. It was very sudden and unexpected (suffered a massive bleed after an operation). I think first of all you need to phone your good therapist and give a brief explanation of why you have not been for a while. She/he will understand and will probably be eager for you to come back given what as been going on in your life. I have just requested some therapy as I am not coping well. I wouldn't try to move mountains just yet, you should take things slowly, one day at a time. Grief is a long process and given your medical conditions, this is gonna be harder for you to achieve. Dont set yourself goals, just take your time, and when you have an ok day, feel good about it. Dont think that you could be doing better, cos you could also do worse. Hope this helps a bit. Let me know what happens.
I too have lost several family members in a short space of time, have BPD and Anxiety Disorder.
I tried going to grief group meetings but am still a bit too fragile to sit and listen to more people cry.
The beauty of this place is, you can come and go as you feel up to it. When you feel like being supportive you can, when you don't, everyone understands because we are all in the same boat.
You hang in there, and hang with us! We care, and no abilities are required! Just be YOU. Huggs, Rainbow