I went to the meeting. One of the woman volunteers lost her husband a very long time ago, the other still had her husband and the other lady seemed to be on very heavy medication. So I left after 20 mins xx
Hi Charm
What a disappointment…… we all support each here in all corners but finding a local support group seems to be impossible……
Keep posting…… here to help ( if I can!)
Xx
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Really bad day today. Xx
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Thanks Karen - I definitely could do with some hugs. Can’t stop crying xx
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Hugs from me to
Lots of
Xx
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Love to you both - how do we get through this? Xxx
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Hi Charm
My counsellor tells me …. Folk get through it
When she doesn’t know
By getting through it she means and says we learn to manage it
Like you I’m not managing I’ve just come in from seeing Paul’s boss and family it’s just an act
I’m in bits
I’m sure they think I’m ‘ok’
I saw a post on Facebook about a bereavement support group monthly starting tomorrow night
It’s about 4miles away 4.30-6
I’m seriously considering going
I know you had a bad experience today but surely others local need help hence a support group
Anyway I’ve emailed for more info
I know I have counsellors Claire every week and support here but we need face to face conversation
I’ll give it a go and let you know how I get on
How they can help I’ve no idea
I’m sobbing my heart out I feel so alone and out if my depth
Hugs all round
Xx
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Bess1
I was lucky, the funeral service I used for Paul ran their own bereavement course in conjunction with Cruse.
Apparently they are the only funeral service in the country todo this. They are in Reading, Berks. It lasted six weeks and helped very much at the time and I also made several friends, especially one other woman in particular. I would give any similar group at least a try. You may find it’s worth it. Love and hugs to all.
I hope it works out well for you xx
Hi
Thanks
I’ll let you know how it goes
It’s tomorrow night
Xx
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Good luck Bess. I tried two groups. You need to weigh up whether they are suitable for you. The first was just a craft therapy group but the second one was talking with each other and worked.
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Keep 
Xx
Hi. Ive got my first counselling session on monday, its an assessment and will last 45 mins, its a telephone session. I hate anything like this but gonna have an open mind, (like my hubby used to say i should when ive had CBT).
Ive also found a local bereavement course starting a week tom for 6 weeks. Think I’ll give that a try too…i need something.
Love to all x
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@Charm @Bess1 i’m so sorry ours having a bad time this evening (not that there’s any good times). I had a horrendous day on Saturday - just cried and cried. It’s awful when you have full on melt downs. It feels like an impossible task to even carry on breathing. Please know that we’re all here for you and you must pour your heart out whenever. I wish I could wave a magic wand and just give everyone peace. Big cuddles to you all. Jean xx.
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I am in a grief group. Wonderful people. I think the main thing I get out of the sessions is simply being with other people that understand. The participants are a lot like the folks on this blog, no judging, no stupid statements, just understanding. I don’t know what a good day feels like. I cry everyday, will I do this for the rest of my life?—very possible. I do know my beloved husband is worth every tear I shed. Anyway,peace and love, Karen
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Bad day again - could hardly be bothered to get up up but did. I washed and had toast. Really lethargic and tearful. Xx
I felt like that today thought i was coping then had a phone call asking for my husband i ended the call and burst out crying
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I was busy helping a friend move. When I got home last night, all bets for feeling a little better were off. Just cried and cried. I was tired, but as usual dozed off for a little bit, thought ok, go to bed only to be wide awake thinking about how much I miss him. That’s my life now.
Peace and love, Karen
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