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praised
praised
Has anyone attended a grief support group? Did it help? I went for the second time today and I left empty. Her subject was multiple losses and some of the people told stories about each one of them, from their birth to their death. We all have suffered multiple deaths but not those that happen far between. She meant in the course of a year or two. Some of them went on and on, while the rest of us listened. I was there to share my story of my husband who died six months ago, but could only respond to the others who talked about their multiple losses. I am going to go to a group meeting at another church next month and see how it is conducted.
I really think because I am on this website and another one, that I have more knowledge than those who just come to this group. Thank God for Daily Strength.
brokenbowl
brokenbowl
I did go to two different groups. No mas.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sorry that you support group experience was so poor...I also tried many groups...having 6 losses in 6 years it was tough to find the balance...

After almost 7 years I found a group. ...it is at a local funeral home one night a month...and members share and we help & watch others deal with our losses and go forward in our lives...I wish those type of group for you...

BTW - it was easier finding a pet bereavement group that a bereavement group for of a sibling...
rosykitten
rosykitten
I am in a grief support group on a different social site and it is pretty helpful. There are no grief support groups around where I live. Counseling is available, but I had 5 to 6 therapists in a year. I stopped going. This forum on DS could have been better, since it is not very active
antaresmom
antaresmom
Hi Praised,
Myself(Faye),my sister and my stepfather have been going to group therapy since october 2013,sponsored by the funeral home that waked my mother who passed away june 17th 2013,all 3 of us are on the cusp of not going anymore,due to the fact that its a 2hr session,and the lady in charge,always has to tell any new people that come what the rules are aka how it works,she is a lovely lady,and we thank her for volunteering her time,but by the time it gets going its 45 mins left b4 we leave,all 3 of us feel that nothing gets accomplshed,so yes keep looking for a group that your comfortable with. I also agree thank god for DS. Take Care.
Jeanne43
Jeanne43
Did not work well for me either, quit after 2 sessions, had the same experience as Praised, but have a great grief therapist for almost a year now; nothing will really help with the actual grief, though, only time may do that; however it is good to share feelings with someone who GETS IT because they have been through it; that was a great outcome of the bereavement group; I became close to a lady there, and we speak on the phone almost daily; nothing is too crazy, or too sad at any time; I do have a long way to go, though, and I don't know if I'll ever get there,but I am trying my best, to honor my husband's memory.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm currently in a grief support group, six sessions with one left to go. Overall, haven't really found it to be helpful. I think a lot of it has to do with the other people in the group...maybe they 'share' too much (taking over, in a way), or they share too little (this is what my group is like - no one is really talking at all, so instead of it being an opportunity to share, support, and learn, its basically a 'lecture' from the facilitator). I had high hopes for the group- finding somewhere or someone to be open and honest with, someone to share my grief with, but that group is just not a good match for me. I hope that you find support and comfort.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you for your input. The tone is set by the facilitator and somehow the meeting was not productive. I was wondering if it was the format, could it have been broken down into groups and then coming together to share. The best thing they gave when you first come is a book "Experiencing Grief" by H. Norman Wright. It gave a lot of insightful information and I am grateful for that. Hopefully I will gain more from this new support group. Also, Griefshare holds sessions throughout the country and I have a place that is near me. So I'll keep trying.
vader
vader
my name is vader and since the passing of Brad 5 years ago,I have tried many groups.My experience has always been poor.It is so tough to find a good group in seattle today.Seattle is an up and coming city and many of the people in the group were young widows.I could not relate to them.In fact,I did not talk to them at all and I havent been back.Daily Strength is the only place that I receive good adivice and I love this support group because it has helped me a great deal.Thanks again to all vader.