Bereavement

DollyM

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11. get into a support group . . .

Tue Jul 3, 2012, 12:48 AM

Jul 2012

Those are generally free. When I worked for hospice I ran a grief support group that was open to the community. Ironically, after I lost my son, I couldn't bring myself to attend a grief support group. It wasn't until I lost my mom to cancer on January 30th this year, on my son's birthday, that I pretty much melted down and realized I needed help. I was able to find a counselor through a free program which has been very helpful. Also have a Doctor who is in a clinic that goes on sliding scale so I got a prescription for Ativan and Prozac which have helped me more than I could ever admit. I tried being strong but when my mom passed, (she was the reason I survived my son's death) I just couldn't handle it anymore. Call around and see if you can find a hospice program that offers a support group or one of the support programs specifically for child loss like Compassionate Friends or Bereaved Parents USA.

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(((HUG))) underseasurveyor Apr 2011 #1

my best to you, in your healing. Divine Discontent Apr 2011 #2

I am so very sorry, demwing. Rhiannon12866 Apr 2011 #3

I'm sorry Tindalos Apr 2011 #4

demwing, I'd been thinking of you just last week and wondered where you'd been. auntAgonist Apr 2011 #5

Can't donate, lost my star, can't post there demwing Apr 2011 #6

i'm on a similar wave only regarding my mom orleans May 2011 #7

get into a support group . . . DollyM Jul 2012 #11

Terribly sorry for your loss. BlueIris May 2011 #8

THEGREENASH BRAN621 Jun 2012 #9

Welcome to DU BRAN621 and to our group livetohike Jun 2012 #10