Has anyone been to grief counseling?

[luvwinnie]

Having a really hard morning. I can't stop crying and I don't know how to go on this way. I have no idea how a grief counselor can help though. I am very close to my family and my husband is wonderful, but all I want is my mom.

 

[Boston Tea Party]

When my father died I went for a period of time. It helped quite a bit. I highly recommend it.

Is there something that you can busy yourself with today?

 

[luvwinnie]

Thank you. I'll be with my family later and my husband is here, but nothing really dulls this pain.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Been there! Can't explain what about grief therapy helps, but it does!! You should go...for yourself! Even though it's hard to imagine now, things WILL improve down the road.

I agree...find things to keep yourself busy. And when you have to take a break, do it! Sometimes I had to concentrate on just taking a breath. Hope you're feeling better soon!

 

[Dan Murphy]

I have not, luvwinnie, but continue to wish you well. 's Hoping the days get better, slowly but surely.

 

[Betsyt82]

It will get better....I promise. I did do grief councilling for a while and it helped me to sort out and let go of some of my feelings. I would recommend it for all to do.

 

[JerseyJanice]

First of all, big {{hug}}.

Your pain is still raw; your mom isn't even gone a week. Of course this is when it hurts the most.

If you feel that grief counseling will help you, then by all means, go for it.

I think a lot of Catholic parishes offer it; I know ours does.

Also, I think Holy Name Hospital's social services division offers it. Would you like me to get you some info? I'm pretty sure it's either free or low-cost there and is close to where you live.

Hang in there, Michele. You'll never, ever be completely healed over losing your mom, but time will help you handle it.

I lost my mother 14 years ago this May, and I haven't stopped missing her yet. But the pain has gotten much easier to bear.

 

[totalia]

It will get better. Really it will. I still occasionally break into tears over the loss of my mom (usually completely out of the blue).

If you think grief counselling will help, then do it.

 

[Robinrs]

I went to one then became one after my son died 18 years ago this week. Use me if you want to, honey.

 

[tar heel]

Many hospices offer free grief counseling even if the loved one wasn't a patient. The one I used to work for did individual and grief groups and also had a summer camp for children who had lost a loved one. There was no charge, but a lot of grateful participants made a donation.