J. …I was finding it ‘difficult’ one Monday evening, with my wife in care with dementia, so I searched on-line and the “…Bereavement Group” came up with a meeting next day at Hillier’s Garden Centre. I liked the idea of seeing where they were meeting, and if I was uncertain about approaching them, I could always go and look round the rest of the garden centre have a drink, buy a plant, or browse in Cotton Traders, and leave …
...I still come along...
R. ...The most important thing ... after losing my wife of over 50 years, was to meet others who truly understand and empathise with how I feel and what I am going through.
Meeting with them keeps me going.”
A. ...attending BBG ... is helping to heal my never ending pain from double bereavements...Being among others with the same pain helps me to feel less alone; and shared laughter is the best medicine! I feel truly blessed and thankful for BBG...
S. ...I have tried counselling and it has helped , but I feel I have benefitted as much, if not more from this group... [these friends] understand more what you are going through...