It has been suggested that this might be helpful for me. Would you share your experience--was it positive and helpful? I'm not usually comfortable in group situations. This is not a "trick" question.
2007-01-02 04:07:07 · 9 answers · asked by youngatheart 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i have not been in a grief recovery group, specifically, but in a group for children with parents who had cancer. at the time i really didn't gain much from the experience- after all, the logical effect was that i had nothing to say since everyone already knew what was happening in my life. this is not to say that is what your group will be like, though. it all depends on the place you're in and whether or not you are open to doing this.
the main factor here is not how any of us answer you, but whether you feel as though sharing your grief with people will be a positive outlet for your feelings and help you move down the road towards recovery. is this a group of people having been through the same situation you are dealing with? is it a general grief support group? are you even comfortable talking about your own experience aloud? these are things to consider when making this decision.
from experience, i will tell you that i don't think you will necessarily regret going to the group at all, it's just that what you gain from it or how helpful you find it to be both depend on your current state. it does, however, have the potential to be influential and helpful as you move through the process of grief, and is worth a try if you are feeling that you're ready for this step.
i wish you the best!
2007-01-02 04:23:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have, several years ago, my father passed and I got divorced within a few months of each other. I was stuck and needed to get out of the house more.
It was generally good experience for me, I realized that there were people that were much worse off than myself. I was able to contribute to their recovery more than the group contributing to me. ? Depends on where you are I guess. The moderator gave me a couple of resources outside of the group.
2007-01-02 04:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Whoa_Phat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done group therapy before, though not for grief, and I found it to be very helpful. It made me realize that I was not alone in my torment, and it helped me to see different perspectives on the situation. I realized that I was not alone and things were not as bad as they seemed to be. It is a great forum which gave me the courage to forgive myself, and to realize that it was not my fault.
2007-01-02 04:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Optimistic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a heavenly Father who is just waiting for you to release your grief to Him. He loves you and knows your pain--but if you ask Him to take it from you--He will. Sometimes we have to choose what we are going to keep and what we are going to throw away---it doesn't mean you won't feel sad from time to time--it just means that you have a Savior that you can cry to and ask for restoration from your pain. I've been through a tragic experience and the only one who carried me through was Jesus--not man. Read His word and cry out to Him and He will certainly help you.
2007-01-02 04:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by heavnbound 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 07:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People only go to those things to feel better that others have more screwed up lives than they do. It's better just to let it all out and then continue on.
Whatever you lost probably wouldn't want you to stop living
2007-01-02 04:09:33 · answer #6 · answered by william 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This asker is a bigot who hates Jehovah's Witnesses.
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2007-01-02 06:51:28 · answer #7 · answered by ZippadyDoodaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to one and ended up more depressed then ever. I would not suggest it.
2007-01-02 04:10:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But if you are needing help go for it.
2007-01-02 04:10:53 · answer #9 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋