Grief Share

When my husband (best friend, biggest supporter) passed away my world came tumbling down.  I was encouraged by my family to seek out a grief group to join. Grief Share at Mountain Brook Community Church was where I could once a week cry with others, share my feelings and know I was not alone. Grief Share helped ease the pain and reassured me God still loved me!  The Grief Share meetings gave me hope. I actually participated in two sessions and felt stronger after each meeting.  –Joan Brugge

 

“I DON’T NEED TO GO TO A GRIEF GROUP” is what I told my daughter after the death of my husband of 42 years. The leaders of this group and the Bible based study made me realize I was wrong!  I did need to meet, study and talk about my grief with others walking a similar journey.  I think each person’s grief is different, but I know without these leaders of Grief Share and God’s help, I would not be where I am today in my journey.  –Carol Smith

 

A friend recommended GriefShare after I lost my niece to leukemia.  I remember my first response was to think, “It’s too soon,” and then later, “I’m doing okay; I don’t really need that.”  Thankfully I went anyway because GriefShare has been such a blessing to me.  Meeting weekly with others and listening to their stories helped me to feel less isolated and confused about how I was feeling, particularly in dealing with ups and downs I hadn’t anticipated.  I learned not to put expectations on myself (or others who have experienced loss) and that it was okay for my way of grieving to look different from others. I am so thankful for those who dedicate their time and energy to these wonderful support groups.  –Brooke Everley Nicholson