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Grief support groupS??

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 21:55

Hi all Expat woman. I really hope that some of you Can help me, I need someone to talk to: My grandma died the day after I came home on summer holliday. My grandma was like a mum to me and the best friend I never had, the only one I always have trusted and now it feels like I am All alone. I know I have My family husbond and two kids, but I think of her All the time, cant sleep, have headache All the time and have so much difficulty to dó the normal thing in life. I feel so sad and really want to be happy again but I cant find the energy and I Think I need to talk to someone who has experince the same just to feel normal and get it out, so I was thinking if anyone know if there is any grief support group her in Dubai?? Normally I would have called My grandma and asked for advice and now when I need her the most, she is not there, it is so difficult to understand. I really want to tell you All about how wonderfull My grandma was but I keep crying and that makes it very difficult for me write anything down. Ón this day a month ago i buried My grandma, so it is very new to me, I hope you understand, thanks.
<em>edited by grubberne on 10/08/2011</em>

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 23:30
I understand how you feel. Thankfully I've not lost anyone, but I've come close in many ways. They say time heals, but it takes a long long long time. I felt as though I was going to completely collapse... had begun losin interest in life, cried/ bawled all the time which resulted in terrible headaches... my chest felt as though it was closing in on me, I had physical pains in my chest... I couldn't reach out to the one person I wanted to clasp. What helped me were 2 things.... and mind you, they still help because i'm nowhere near Okay. 1. I reached out immediately to close friends, friends I knew would be there for me. The friends aren't here. It was through email, but it helped. Even if it is one friend, it has to be someone who will unconditionally give you the support you need. 2. Religion. I reached out to God. I learnt prayers that help in grief. I recited and recited and recited. Everytime my mind drifted to my grief, I forced myself to not go there. Very painful, very difficult. But, had to do it. My condolences to you. Involve yourself in things. I know you will never forget your grandma, especially since you were so close, and many things around you and in memory will constantly remind you, but you must keep yourself strong, and everytime you miss her or think of her, even if it is all time, say a prayer for her. And for yourself. To be helped in coping with your loss.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 22:23
Hugs to you-I lost my auntie around this time last year-only a week after I returned home to visit her-she took the place of my mum after she died of cancer and I still miss her like crazy. I used to Skype her everyday from here-she was in a nursing home and I was often the only voice she heard all day-apart from the staff-even now when 2pm comes round I feel I should be phoning her. It does get easier though I promise. Grandmothers are wonderful-so non judgemental with all the time in the world to listen-it is no wonder you miss her-take time to grieve but also to remember all the wonderful things that made her who she was-she will always be a part of you xxx
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 22:07
Huge {{{{Hugs}}}}, Grubberne. So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sorry, I don't know of a support group here, with any luck, someone else will. Perhaps you need a couple of one to one sessions for grief counselling in the first place. The way you feel is quite normal. I can only tell you, time will heal - but don't be surprised if it does take a long, long time. That too is normal, I think.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 22:01
So sorry for your loss, Helen Williams councillor , at life works on al wasl road she deals with loss. Take care.
 
 

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