Grief is not linear. In our support group last month survivors shared how grief makes them feel.
– “We have our faith to hold us up.”
– “Pretending to be ok is exhausting.”
– “Grief can’t be put in through words.”
– “I am different; I want to be who I was before.”
– “It’s hard to feel happy about others’ milestones; it’s unfair.”
– “My life will never be the same; I feel like I am on autopilot.”
– “We (group) are all friends of the heart for the same reasons.”
– “I can’t watch or do the same things as before; I desperately seek to be me again.”
"Pretending to be ok is exhausting."
Our Support groups create a safe container where personal shares are heard, honored and validated. Together we learn how grief can show up for us, and share ways we take care of ourselves in this process, using restorative practices such as movement. To learn more about our support groups please visit: homicidesurvivorsinc.org/support-group/
Every year, families in our community are shattered by the loss of a loved one to homicide. Please consider joining us this Arizona Gives Day and donating to our cause. Your contribution will ensure we continue to provide services to Survivors, such as advocacy, support and assistance.
