Have you thought of starting a blog and writing your story & experiences of loss & grief?

[chloe40]

I think this would be so worthwhile for our wellbeing, and a step toward healing.

What do you think?

<3

[LilyAnnepuppy]

I’m still too raw to take on this endeavor. Focusing on my grief can lead me down the rabbit hole to self pity. And I can’t afford to go there.

I use my therapist presently to discuss the journey. And a few trusted peeps know what’s going on with me. That’s about all the exposure I can deal with right now.

Maybe someday it would be a help. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Hidden]

Hi Chloe, hope you are well. I have actually thought about this in terms of it being in a live group of people at my church (those I know well).

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Hidden]

That's interesting Hidden

That may work for you too, let us know if you do decide to and best wishes. <3

[Hidden in reply to chloe40]

I've actually wanted to get a "support" group going at my church now that it has fully reopened after the pandemic. It's interesting to note that someone had a somewhat similar idea with getting a group together once a month for lunch. It's also interesting to note that we ran into each other at the mall last year and were able to share our ideas with each other. Coincidently, shortly before we ran into each other is when both of us had (separately) submitted our ideas to the pastor (mine on email and hers in person). She got an answer right away and they are in the process of setting things up. I haven't gotten an answer yet, but I'm not surprised since the pastor is incredibly busy with, among other things, probably all sorts of ideas coming through on email. I just think it's so wonderful that people are pulling together to help each other!

[gracy225]

Hi Chloe! I hope you're doing well. I agree with LilyAnnepuppy. Although I do write, and journal, putting my losses out there for others to see, well, I'm not ready for that nor do I think I will ever be. It's a great idea though for those so inclined! xgracy

[chloe40 Administrator]

I agree @Gracy225, it's not for everyone x

[Sandradsn]

I sometimes write thoughts in a journal, happy memories and things to be grateful for.Although at the moment,I'm struggling with issues that happened soon after my mum died.So my thoughts are not always good ones and I wouldn't want to blog them.!

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Sandradsn]

Absolutely understandable Sandradsn

You know where I am if you need me<3