Bereavement Support Group

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Whether you lost someone recently or it's been years, grief and its accompanying emotions can be complicated to cope with. Join our online support group to connect with a supportive group of people who really know how you feel. Help is right here.

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Gari 10/30/2009

Can anyone recommend support specifically for siblings who have lost a sibling? My son was 20 when he died and his sister was 18. That was a year and a half ago. Thanks for your insights.

deleted_user 11/12/2009

I am so sorry your son died. My brother died almost a year ago and it has definitely been the worst year of my life. I loved him so much. I am attending a free support group through hospice that is led by a trained counselor. I find that very helpful. I keep in touch with my mom and we grieve together all we can. I've read alot of books specifically about sibing grief. I post here and also joined siblinggrief.com and compassionatefriends.org who also have a sibling support group. One of the most helpful books I have found is Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief by Martha Whitmore Hickman. I am learning that the only way through grief is to feel the pain and I am most comforted when I am around other's who have lost loved ones and truly understand. The expression of feelings is very important. Counseling has helped me too.
I am so sorry for your daughter, you, and your family. It is tragic to lose someone so young. My thoughts are with you.

Gari 11/15/2009

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I will check into the sites and look for the book. Have a peaceful day.

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