I decided to start a Grief Support Group because on January 23 2011 I lost my soul mate, lover and best friend. I searched for a free ongoing grief support group and was surprised at how few were out there. I couldn't afford to pay for Grief Support and wanted something Free, ongoing, where I could drop in if I wanted to or not. I wanted something similar to the AA / Al-Anon 12 step support group. One where it wasn't affiliated with any group, religion or sect. One where spirituality (Hi …

Sometimes when we loose someone, we need help navigating life for a while. Everyday things can feel so overwhelming. Sometimes we feel like no one understands what is happening to us and we feel alone. This group can be a place where people understand and support each other. I lost a very dear friend to suicide so I understand the depths of grief. What I have learned is that grief has it’s own timetable. The 4 tasks of grieving can be a helpful roadmap to guide us in th …

I am starting this group as a way for young widows and widowers to meet and get together to share stories, successes, support each other in figuring out their new "normal" and to laugh and have some fun again.