Support Group?

smagglebit · August 2014

I'm just curious if any of you have been to support group meetings IRL.I love the community here, but was wondering if there's a benefit to going to in-person type support groups. My hubby had a bit of a breakdown last night, and I feel like it could be beneficial for us. I've never been to anything like that before, and we both feel a little awkward going. Just looking for your thoughts.

Feegan · August 2014

I'm sorry you and DH are having a hard time.

I absolutely recommend a support group! I was thankful to have found one in my area and have been attending when my schedule permits. It's been very helpful to have a chance to share what I am feeling and hear others share their own stories. Depending on the group dynamic, you might also have the chance to have a dialogue back and forth. It goes without saying that there is tremendous comfort in being around people that understand the pain you are experiencing and can help guide you through those emotions. They'll have reading material and other resources that might be helpful to the process as well. Another benefit is that you might meet some "safe" friends out of it, people that will always be sensitive to your situation. I regularly email back and forth with the leader of my support group and it's nice to have her IRL. I hope you go and I hope it helps. Take care of each other and be good to yourselves.

bunnybun4 · August 2014

a girl in my area finally set up a support group in my area that meets quarterly...we have met twice. It is for infant loss/late pregnancy loss/miscarriage/ and infertility.

it was very helpful for me to voice my story...I feel like I don't get many oppurtunities to really spill everything. It was also helpful to meet with people who got my grief and my irrational thinking...I have also made friends that I text and meet up with outside of our group so that has prob. been the most helpful aspect of it. we've only had two meetings and the second meeting didn't have as great as a turn out as the first but I am hoping for us to keep growing...I would encourage you to go to a group if there is a good one in your area.

Feegan · August 2014

@medic7979 I recently started working with a grief counselor after seeing how many brave ladies here recommended it and I can't tell you how much it has already started to help me sort out my feelings. I hope you have a similarly good experience!

lyndz333 · August 2014

I've never been but I give you and your hubby credit. It's on my mind a lot lately and my hubby never talks about it unless he's been drinking, which isn't a good thing. I think it bothers him more than he lets on but I can't him to be honest about it for the most part.

Good luck to you two!

smagglebit · August 2014

Thanks for your input guys. We talked about it a little more on our lunch today and I think we're going to give it a try. The hospital where I delivered my son has an organization called Angel Babies that does hand/foot molds, hand/foot prints, and also dressed my son up in a tiny gown and a blanket and took pictures of him for us. They also put together monthly support group meetings, which are held at the hospital. They're having a meeting tomorrow night - it's a special event - they're having a BBQ at someone's house. It's the first meeting they've had since losing my little guy. So I'm thinking it might be easier to go to that as my first meeting rather than a formal meeting which still seems so intimidating to me right now.

mrspipp · August 2014

I've never been, but I've been thinking about it. My DH also doesn't talk about it, except random moments of sadness. He went to a grief counselor several years ago after the loss of a close friend, so I think he would be open to it. I've looked in my area, and haven't seen an organized group, but I believe I would if there was one close. Thinking of you both as you look.

BLuvsE · August 2014

I went to a support group for something else (LC related so I won't elaborate) and it is probably the best decision I ever made. I don't need it any more but some of the ladies there are still close friends and I've been able to use what I learned there to help myself in other situations and to support friends going through the same or similar things. I go back occasionally as a ' graduate ' to pay it forward. Highly recommend it and would definitely do it again. It's awkward at first but then it feels like the most natural paplace on the world to be. (((Hugs))) and good luck!

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