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npc4204
npc4204
It's been 6 weeks since I lost my husband.

I think I need someone to talk to. I was hoping to find a grief support group in my area. I called a neighborhood church and a community outreach program, but so far, no luck.

I called a mental health office and made an appointment, but the earliest they could schedule me was Sept. 3rd. So I will see a therapist then.
MP2B
MP2B
Go to a website called Grief Share. You can put in your zip code and they will give a list of all the groups meeting in your area and when they start. They are usually hosted by local churches, but they are a national organization. I started one a couple of weeks ago, but it was too soon for me. I am planning on trying again in a few weeks.
lori001
lori001
Is there a hospice in your area? They offer free grief support groups and they are open to all, even if your spouse did not receive hospice care. I have been going to one and it has been very helpful. The shared stories, and meeting others who have gone through loss has been a source of support.
I lost my husband 3 months ago. He lived only 8 months after being diagnosed with cancer. I have just begun therapy. I have a lot of anxiety lately. This is such a hard thing to deal with, especially without family support.
Good luck finding the help you need. I believe it takes a village to get someone through the loss of a spouse.
jerseydebbie
jerseydebbie
That was a good choice for you. Therapy is wonderful, if you find the right counselor and are comfortable with them. I signed up two weeks before my husband passed. I knew I would not be able to walk this journey alone. To add to the mix, clinical depression is hereditary, so I knew I would be hit with a double whammy.

All I can say is Thank God for my therapist. She was able to cut through the clutter and help me sort my mind and thoughts. I would recommend it to anyone.
lrs55
lrs55
I agree with jerseydebbie. Going to a counselor was very helpful for me--someone who would actually listen and receive my pain and help me sort through everything that I was going through and put it in its proper place. I had never been to one before and I was so fortunate to find a counselor on my first try that was a good fit. Of course I had been quietly looking for several months before I went to the one that I did. So blessed that she came into the area.
Beka92
Beka92
It helps so much to have someone to talk to who really understands. I found a widow/widowers support group and they have been a blessing for me. Everyone there understands.